Enshi is a prefecture level city in Hubei Province, with the title of "selenium capital of the world". In addition to seeing the Grand Canyon of Enshi, many people will definitely bring some selenium rich specialties home. What are the specialties of Enshi worth taking away?
What are the specialties Enshi should take away
Hefeng tea
Hefeng tea is a famous characteristic tea in Enshi, Hubei Province. Hefeng tea has a long history, which has been recorded in the Western Jin Dynasty. In 2012, it was listed as China's national geographic indication product. Hefeng County, Enshi, has four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, large temperature difference between day and night, and is especially suitable for planting tea. The Hefeng tea soup is clear and bright in color, fresh and mellow in taste, pleasant in aroma and endless in aftertaste. It is called "Queen tea" by the British. Hefeng tea to buy their own drinking or gift relatives and friends are very good.
Enshi Yulu
Enshi Yulu, a famous characteristic tea in Enshi, Hubei Province, has a long history. It has been recorded in the Tang Dynasty. It has been sold all over the country since the 1930s. It was listed as China's national geographical indication product in 2007. Because the soil of Enshi is fertile, the four seasons are distinct, there is no severe cold and heat, and the vegetation is rich, it is especially suitable for the growth of tea trees. The Enshi Yulu soup is clear in color and tastes mellow and delicious. Often drink Enshi Yulu, help to improve immunity, lower blood pressure, prevent coronary heart disease, prevent diabetes. It has been well sold both at home and abroad.
Xuanen ham
Xuanen ham is a characteristic product of Enshi, Hubei Province. Xuanen ham has a long history, which has been recorded in Tongzhi period of Qing Dynasty. It was listed as China's national geographic indication product in 2012. Xuanen ham is mainly made of high-quality pig hind legs as the main raw material. It is made through the traditional Chinese ham making process combined with the curing technology of Tujia Miao village. In this way, the meat is tender, the smell is delicious and the taste is rich.
Badong local Bacon
Badong local bacon is a special product of Enshi, Hubei Province. People in Badong, Enshi, have the habit of making bacon since ancient times. The way of making bacon in Badong is different from that in other places. Badong people will choose their own new year's pig to make bacon. After the new year's pig is slaughtered, it is salted and finally smoked with cypress branches and orange peel. The color of the bacon is scorched and smoked It is fragrant and delicious.
Laifeng rattan tea
Laifeng rattan tea is a famous characteristic tea of Laifeng in Enshi, Hubei Province. It was professionally produced in 1996 and listed as China's national geographic indication product in 2013. Laifeng has superior geographical environment, fertile soil, four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall and sufficient light, which is very suitable for the growth of Ampelopsis grossedentata. The Ampelopsis grossedentata planted by Laifeng has a delicate smell, tastes slightly bitter and sweet, and has endless aftertaste.
Mapo tea
Mapo tea is a famous characteristic tea in Enshi, Hubei Province. It has a long history. It has been very famous in Daoguang year of Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 300 years. Jianshi County of Enshi has fertile soil, sufficient light, warm climate and four distinct seasons. It is very suitable for the growth of Mapo tea. The color of Mapo tea is clear and bright. It has a long aftertaste and contains tea polyphenols And catechins are beneficial to human body.