Putuo Buddha Tea is one of Zhoushan's traditional specialties. It is grown on Foding Mountain, the highest peak of Putuo Mountain in the "Haitian Buddha Kingdom".
Putuo Buddha Tea imitates the shape of Jiangsu Biluochun. Its shape is tight and curled into a spiral shape, its color is green and shiny, its soup is bright yellow-green, its taste is mellow and light, refreshing and pleasant, refreshing the heart and spleen, especially after the second drink.
The tea is rich in aroma, sweet and delicious, and has the feeling of "waiting for your skin to be soaked in sweat, and your hair and bones to be windy and cool in June".
Putuo Buddha Tea has a long history, recorded as early as the Ming Dynasty. It was carefully cultivated by local mountain monks and residents, and has become famous for its unique flavor.
According to historical records, Putuo Buddha tea not only has the function of clearing the mind and refreshing the mind, but also can cure diseases.
"Putuo Mountain Chronicles" says: Buddhist tea picked before rain and brewed with local spring water can cure lung abscess and bloody dysentery.
Putuo District is rich in wild narcissus resources and has a long history, with written records as early as the Southern Song Dynasty.
Since the 1970s, it has been artificially cultivated from wild transplants. It has won praise from flower experts for its large bulbs, abundant flowers, and strong fragrance. In 1981, it was officially named Putuo Narcissus, and is listed as one of the three best in my country along with Zhangzhou Narcissus and Chongming Narcissus. One of the varieties of narcissus.
Putuo Narcissus is the city flower of Zhoushan City.
There are two ways to grow Putuo Narcissus bonsai: water cultivation and soil cultivation.
Water-grown bonsai can be divided into carved and non-carved.
The carved narcissus bonsai is short in stature, has elegant colors, curled flowers and leaves, and comes in various shapes. Its roots, stems, leaves and flowers are all of ornamental value.
Non-carving narcissus bonsai can also be formed into a bonsai with regular density, tall green leaves, and full of poetic charm as long as the watering season is controlled and the temperature is controlled.
Soil-grown bonsai and water-grown bonsai have different flavors, with greener leaves, more beautiful flowers, stronger fragrance, and longer flowering period.