What are the specialties in Hangzhou?

Hangzhou specialty: West Lake lotus root starch

West Lake lotus root starch is one of the most famous specialties in Hangzhou, with unique flavor and rich nutrition. Historically, it has entered the royal family as a "tribute powder". The brewed lotus root starch is crystal clear, mellow in taste, has the effects of appetizing, nourishing blood and benefiting qi, and is very suitable for infants, the elderly and patients.

Hangzhou specialty: water shield of West Lake

The water shield of West Lake, also known as horseshoe grass, was a precious aquatic food in China a long time ago. Rich in fragrance, rich in nutrition and rich in colloidal secret vitamins. According to legend, when Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River, he ate horseshoe grass every time he went to Hangzhou.

Hangzhou specialty: Carya cathayensis in Lin 'an

Carya cathayensis in Lin 'an is one of the famous specialties in Hangzhou. It has a large and thin shell, full nuts, crispy and delicious, and rich nutrition. Has the effects of nourishing brain, moistening skin, relieving fatigue and stress, moistening lung, benefiting qi, nourishing blood and relieving asthma.

Hangzhou specialty: chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum morifolium, a specialty of Tongxiang area, has white petals as jade and yellow stamens as pure gold, which is the best in chamomile. Chrysanthemum has high medicinal value and the effect of prolonging life.

Hangzhou specialty: West Lake Longjing tea

West Lake Longjing Tea, one of the top ten famous teas in China, is the most famous specialty in Hangzhou. West Lake Longjing has "four wonders": green, fragrant, sweet and beautiful. Super West Lake Longjing Tea is flat and smooth in shape, light green and smooth in color, fresh and high in aroma, fresh and sweet in taste and tender and white in leaves.