Chuzhou Bailian

Product Name: Chuzhou Bailian Product Origin: Lishui Product Features: Round, full, white, tender and sweet. Product Description: Lotus seeds are considered by experts as the most typical "summer food". In addition to annoying heat, it can clear the heart and soothe the nerves, and it is a must for the kitchen in August. Product History: Records of the Prefecture: "Since Xiaoliang Zhansima diverted water conservancy, there are two Haohe rivers ..... whose moat is wide and half-planted with lotus pond ..." As early as more than 1,400 years ago, Chuzhou began to plant lotus. Fan Chengda, a famous poet in the Southern Song Dynasty, was appointed to be punctual in prefectures and counties, and built a "Lotus Town Hall" within the government, where he enjoyed lotus flowers in his spare time. Tang Xianzu, a dramatist in the Ming Dynasty, once served as the magistrate of Suichang County, the state capital. In his poems, he often mentioned "Liancheng". Lishui had the reputation of "Lotus City" as early as 800 years ago. Geographical scope Chuzhou Bailian is a famous specialty in Zhejiang Province, named after its origin in Lishui City and its ancient name Chuzhou. Because the lotus pond is around the city, it is called "Lotus City". The lotus seed produced is called "Chuzhou White Lotus", which is famous all over the country because of its white color, large grain, crisp cotton and good quality. Lishui, with certain quality, had the reputation of "Lotus City" as early as 800 years ago. White lotus in Chuzhou has five characteristics: big, round, full, white in color, soft in meat and sweet in taste. It is a rare medicinal material and a high-grade nutritional tonic with the functions of wet nature, sweet taste, invigorating qi, calming the mind, activating collaterals, moistening lung and prolonging life. Cultural allusions As early as more than 1,400 years ago, Chuzhou began to plant lotus. Fan Chengda, a famous poet in the Southern Song Dynasty, was appointed to be punctual in prefectures and counties, and built a "Lotus Town Hall" within the government, where he enjoyed lotus flowers in his spare time. Tang Xianzu, a dramatist in the Ming Dynasty, once served as the magistrate of Suichang County, the state capital. In his poems, he often mentioned "Liancheng". Lishui had the reputation of "Lotus City" as early as 800 years ago. "Chuzhou White Lotus" has five characteristics: round grain, fullness, white color, soft meat and sweet taste, and ranks among the best in similar products. "Records of the Prefecture Government" states: "Since Xiaoliang Zhansima diverted water conservancy, there are two Haohe rivers ..... whose moat is wide and half-planted with lotus pond ..." Chuzhou Bailian is a geographical indication certification trademark.
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