Influenced by the region and eating habits, Wuxi cuisine, as a branch of Huaiyang cuisine, is known for its "sweetness". So when you go to Wuxi, don't try the Wuxi Spare Ribs in Sauce during the peak season. Wuxi's flowers and fruits are fragrant in all seasons, and the most famous one is Yangshan Peach. So you should understand the meaning of Bianshao, as well as those who like to drink tea. Whether you like it yourself or your family, we suggest you learn about the famous Wuxi tea Taihu Cui Zhu and Shanlian Village Chrysanthemum Tea.
Sauce Spare Ribs
The locals of Wuxi consider sauce spare ribs to be the best representative food of Wuxi. In addition to the careful selection of ingredients, his cooking skills are also essential. The most important thing is that the sauce ribs have a very strong sweet flavor. In the traditional way, the weight of sugar is one tenth of the ribs. So when you eat it, it makes you feel sweet and salty, which reflects the basic flavor of Wuxi cuisine.
Recommended place to buy
For more authentic soy sauce pork ribs, we recommend going to Wuxi's long-established Sanfengqiao, which is available for takeout. There are vacuum-packed gift boxes, and you'll see long lines every day you go. A serving of pork ribs in sauce costs 15-30 yuan, or you can go to the supermarket for a cheaper option.
Yangshan Peaches
Yangshan peaches are one of Wuxi's most famous specialties. The fruit, mainly because of its freshness and juiciness, will be loved by everyone. Which one can you try in Wuxi? While the earliest variety of peaches in Wuxi is available at the end of May, July-August is the best tasting period. The price of peaches is about 8 dollars a pound, but it still depends on when. They are usually sold in whole boxes, with prices ranging from 70-200 yuan per box. Those in Wuxi can choose to pick them directly from the picking garden.
Taihu Cuizhu
People who like to drink tea should know that this is a famous tea in Jiangsu province, because when brewed in a cup, the tender tea buds slowly unfold, resembling verdant bamboo leaves, so it has such a name. The flavor is long-lasting and the sides of the tongue will have the freshness of MSG. Tea is rich in "tea polyphenols", which can antioxidant, delay aging, lower blood pressure, and prevent cerebrovascular disease.
Recommended places to buy
The main places of origin are Linshan Tea and Fruit Farm in Ba Shi Town, Xiangyang Forest Farm in Xuelang Town, Qiyi Forest Farm in Lotus Pond Town, Zhang Jing Tea and Forest Farm, the eastern outskirts of Wuxi Zhaqiao Forest Farm, and Hudai Liutang Tea Farm. You can buy it here. The general price is 500 yuan a catty.
Chrysanthemum Tea
Wuxi's tea is not only the green bamboo of Taihu Lake, but the chrysanthemum tea of Shan Liancun is also a very famous specialty. Liancun is located at the border of Wuxi, Changshu and Zhangjiagang. Every fall, the 500 acres of golden flower sea here is a resort where many friends go to take pictures. The chrysanthemum tea flowers here are relatively large, and when one flower blooms it can fill a whole teacup, which is super pretty. As for the price, it is sold here one by one, 5-15 yuan per flower.