What are the specialties worth taking away in Wenzhou?

Speaking of Wenzhou, many people know that Wenzhou people are good at doing business. Wenzhou is a national historical and cultural city, and Wenzhou people are even called "Oriental Jews". What are the special products worth taking away when traveling to Wenzhou?

Wenzhou specialty one: Longxue tea

Longxue tea is a famous traditional tea in Taishun, Wenzhou, Zhejiang. Taishun has a long history of producing tea, which was very famous in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty. Taishun has excellent geographical environment, beautiful ecological environment, abundant precipitation, mild climate and distinct seasons, which is very suitable for the growth of tea trees. Longxue tea, which is made of high-quality tea as the main raw material, combined with mechanical and manual techniques, is green in color, fragrant, fresh in taste, mellow and refreshing.

Wenzhou specialty 2: Double sesame seed cake

Double sesame seed cake is a traditional snack in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, which has a long history and was founded in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty. The production process of double sesame seed cake is very elegant, with high-quality glutinous rice flour, white sugar and brown sugar as the main raw materials, and then made by more than a dozen traditional production processes. The double sesame cake is sweet and delicate, soft and tough, and it is really a traditional cake suitable for all ages.

Wenzhou specialty three: black cow morning tea

Wu Niu Zao Tea is a famous tea with traditional characteristics in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a long history. According to relevant documents, Wuniu has been cultivated in Wenzhou for more than 300 years. Wenzhou has excellent geographical environment, mild seasons, abundant precipitation and fertile soil, which is very suitable for the growth of tea trees. The produced black cow early tea has green and smooth color, strong and lasting aroma, sweet and mellow taste, clear and bright soup color and long aftertaste after drinking.

Wenzhou specialty is: Ou embroidery.

Ou embroidery is a traditional handicraft in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a very long history. It originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Ou embroidery is as famous as Shu embroidery, Yue embroidery, Xiang embroidery and Su embroidery. The production process of Ou embroidery is very complicated and special. The biggest feature of Ou embroidery is its numerous array methods, fine workmanship and diverse varieties, such as flowers and birds, cordyceps, birds and beasts, lakes and mountains, among which the embroidered figures are the most exquisite. The embroidery produced has flexible array, simple composition, bright colors and pleasing to the eye. It is really a treasure.

Wenzhou Specialty 5: Cangnan Four Seasons Oil

Cangnan Four Seasons Pomelo is a specialty of Wenzhou, Zhejiang. According to relevant documents, Cangnan Siji pomelo has a history of more than 300 years. Cangnan, Wenzhou has excellent geographical environment, fertile soil, abundant precipitation and sunshine, which is very suitable for the growth of four-season pomelo. The produced Siji pomelo is beautiful in appearance, thin in peel, crisp and tender in meat, rich in juice without residue, sweet and sour and refreshing, and very resistant to storage and transportation.

Wenzhou Specialty 6: boxwood carving

Boxwood carving is a traditional folk sculpture art in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, with a very long history. Founded in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, the carving skills in Qing Dynasty are very mature. Boxwood carving naturally uses boxwood as the main raw material, and boxwood grows slowly, so there is a saying that boxwood cannot grow for thousands of years. Boxwood carving has rich and varied themes, but most of them are carved around the characters in China folk myths and legends. Many sculptures are smooth in texture, solemn in color, simple and natural, vivid and lifelike.