Hengyang specialty

Jiepai porcelain

Located at the junction of Hengyang and Hengshan counties at the southwest foot of Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue, it is rich in porcelain clay resources and is one of the three largest porcelain clay bases in China. Jiepai porcelain has a production history of more than 300 years. By the 22nd year of the Republic of China (1933), there were 1 19 porcelain factories with an annual output value of 148. 230 yuan (Silver Dollar) sells well in Central China. South China, Sichuan and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Now jiepai Ceramics General Factory has become one of the top ten porcelain factories in China. There are many kinds of porcelain in jiepai, about 900 kinds, mainly tableware and tea sets, which are divided into jade patterns and crescent shapes. There are four types: Moon Star and Double-edged. The product is as thin as paper, powder as jade, soft in color and hollow in plastic shape. Mid-range household porcelain, craft porcelain, tourist porcelain and industrial porcelain have novel patterns, soft colors and excellent texture. Products are sold to 68 countries and regions. Among them, the pattern porcelain with unique style, white as jade, rock-like sound and paper-thin is called "the essence of oriental art" by foreign businessmen. Crescent brand tableware won the second prize of 1982 national advanced porcelain sleeve.

Wulian

Hengyang local famous specialty. Location: Taiyuan, Hengyang County, Qiao Shan and other places. It is named because its surface is grayish brown or grayish black. Lotus has been planted in Hunan for more than 3000 years, reaching its peak in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Hengyang is one of the main producing areas in Hunan. Outside the Xiaoximen Gate of Hengyang, there are lotus flowers everywhere, which is called "Bai Lianhua of West Lake". Hengyang lotus fog is thick and pink, sweet and fragrant, and it is easy to cook after fire, which is its characteristic. Wulian in Taiyuan, Qiao Shan and other places is the crown of local lotus. The commercial official newspaper published in the thirty-second year of Guangxu reign in Qing Dynasty called Lian Heng "the first in China". From 65438 to 0984, the output of shell lotus in Hengyang reached more than 2 million kilograms, which sold well at home and abroad.

Areca taro

Also known as taro, mainly produced in Qidong County, it is rich in brick ponds, Shuangjiang and Baosheng Temple. Areca taro is rich in starch, protein, fat and vitamins, and can be processed into taro chips, taro shreds and other non-staple foods. In the brick pond, a commodity production base of betel nut taro has been formed, which has changed from planting by field to planting by whole field. By 1985, the planting area in Qidong County reached 600 hectares, and the total output was14,851ton. Products are sold to Singapore, France, Japan, Hong Kong and other countries and regions.

Hengshan white sugar plum

Traditional precious fruit varieties. Produced in Hengshan county, it has a history of more than 300 years. The fruit is oblate, with yellow-green skin, thin and tough skin, dense pulp and yellow-white color. Mature in June, the fruit is medium and large, and the weight of a single fruit is about 30 grams. For fresh food, the meat is crisp, the core is small, the taste is sweet, the juice is more, and the fiber is less. It can also be processed into canned food, dried plum, preserved fruit, fruit wine, etc. Plums are resistant to storage, have the function of quenching thirst and refreshing, and are sold in domestic and foreign markets.

Nanyue yunwucha

It is named after it is produced in the mountains and clouds of Nanyue, and it was called Yueshan tea in ancient times. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been used as a tribute to the emperor. It mainly grows in Guangji Temple, Tiefo Temple and Huagai Peak at an altitude of 800- 1 100 meters. The climate here is mild and humid, and the soil is rich in organic matter, which is suitable for tea growth. In the Tang Dynasty, Lu Yu's Tea Classic said: "Tea came from the south of the mountain and was born in the valley of Hengshan County." It can be seen that Nanyue Wuyun tea has long been famous. Wuyun tea is compact, slim and curly, and is famous for its green color, rich aroma, mellow taste and beautiful appearance. It has been rated as high-quality tea in Hunan famous tea appraisal, and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad.

Lakeside wine

In ancient times, it was called wine, and it was also called wine recorded by you. In the Northern Wei Dynasty, it became a tribute to the court, and it was also the best wine for emperors to offer sacrifices to their ancestors. Lake wine was originally brewed by farmers near Mianhu Lake, and then gradually entered the market. The 24th edition of China Industry Magazine reported that there were 179 winemaking workshops in Hengyang with an annual output of 32,600 tons. Hengyang Hotel, the ancient city, is known as "a hundred wines on the grass bridge" all over the streets. Nowadays, every household in Hengyang will brew it. On holidays, weddings and funerals, guests will be entertained by the wine of the lake. Lake wine is widely used, not only as beverage wine, but also as cooking seasoning to remove rot and fishy smell and increase color and fragrance. Its distiller's grains add starch to wash eggs, as well as sweet distiller's grains to cook soup yuan and so on. The series of "Huanglong Yuye" lake wine produced by Hunan Hengyang Distillery is exported to Southeast Asian countries and enjoys a good reputation overseas. 1988 won the title of excellent product at provincial and ministerial level, and also won the bronze prize at the first China Food Expo.

Zhangfeijiu

Produced by leiyang city Winery. According to legend, during the Three Kingdoms period, Pang Tong was appointed as the magistrate of Leiyang County, and Zhang Fei, one of the generals of the Five Tigers of Shu, was ordered to inspect Pang Tong's achievements. Pang Tong entertained Zhang Fei with old folk wine. Zhang Fei found Pang Tong brilliant. After returning to Chengdu, he recommended Pang Tong as his military adviser. Later generations called this wine Leiyang Zhangfei wine. Zhang Fei wine is made of high-quality glutinous rice, which has been specially processed for many times and refined for a long time. The wine is clear and transparent in color, mellow, sweet and refreshing, and rich in nutritional value. 1990 at the Wine Culture Expo held during the 11th Asian Games in Beijing; Won the most popular product at home and abroad-"Great Wall Cup" award and special award for packaging sulfur. "Zhang Feijiu" was inscribed by Wu Shaozu, director of the State Sports Commission and a native of Leiyang.

Crispy moon cake

Hengyang famous traditional specialty food has a history of 140 years in Hengyang. Hengyang Nanbeite Food Factory made a detailed study on the ingredients and production of the traditional crispy moon, and created exquisite ingredients. The new generation of Shigu brand is deeply loved by diners at home and abroad for its fine workmanship, unique flavor and crisp and delicious taste. Shigu brand crispy moon is made of 12 raw materials such as high-precision sugar, maltose, refined powder, cream, animal and vegetable oil, rose, sweet-scented osmanthus, Joe cake and hemp seed, combined with 14 traditional technology and modern technology. The surface is gold * * and the bottom is rice * *, which is round like the moon and has a uniform thickness, about 10 is 0.5 kg. 198 1 won the national silver award, and 1988 won the gold medal in the first China Food Expo.

Huanghualai

Also known as day lily. Known as "A Girl Without Sorrow" or "Crocodile Grass" in ancient times, it belongs to a perennial herb of Hemerocallis in Liliaceae, which can produce leaves twice a year. The yellow flowers are picked when they are in bud, steamed and dried, and the leaves are dried, which is convenient for collection. Daylily is nutritious, economical, dry and delicious, and has medicinal value, and has the functions of nourishing blood, calming the liver, promoting diuresis and strengthening the stomach. Improve efficiency, such as promoting fluid production. Hengyang has a long history of producing yellow flowers, which were planted in the first year of Hongzhi in Ming Dynasty (1488). Hengyang City governs Qidong and Hengnan. Yellow flower production bases have been established in Leiyang, Changning, Hengyang and other counties (cities) and suburbs. Qidong County has the largest planting area, accounting for 65.8% of the total area of yellow flowers in the city. 1983, the total output of yellow flowers in the city reached 2,900 tons, and the total output value exceeded 1000 yuan. The output ranks second in the country, second only to Shaoyang.

straw mat

Produced in Hengyang counties (cities), the output has ranked first in Hunan Province over the years. Qidong straw mats have a long history, which was first produced in the Tang Dynasty 1300 years ago. Sujiapu in Guiyang, Qidong is the birthplace of Hengyang straw mats, so it is called "Su Cao" in history. The tatami export seats produced by Hengdong are of high quality and are well received by foreign markets. The hemp warp seats produced by Nanyue are durable and sell well in the domestic market.