Berry tea, also known as Maoyan berry tea, Tujia berry tea, etc., is a tea drink with a unique flavor. The origin of its name is related to the raw materials from which it is made. Berry tea is mainly made from the wild plant Maoyan berry as the main raw material, and Maoyan berry is also known as "Tujia God Tea" in the local area.
Rockberry is a vine that belongs to the Vitis vinifera, and its scientific name is Vitis vinifera. It grows in the valleys, streams, and dense forests of Hunan, Hubei, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other places, especially in the mountains above 1200 meters above sea level.
Because the leaf shape of the thatched raspberry resembles a strawberry, and during its growth, a layer of white substance similar to frost is produced, which is rich in flavonoids and a variety of essential trace elements, so people call this tea "berry tea". At the same time, the roots, stems and leaves of Maoyan berry can be used as medicine, which has a variety of effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, sterilizing and anti-inflammatory, dispelling wind and dehumidifying, strengthening muscles and bones, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, etc., and has a good effect on colds, coughs, sore throats, chronic pharyngitis, etc.
In addition to thatched rockberries, berry tea can also be made from the leaves of other plants, such as those of the Rosaceae family. These leaves contain flavonoids and a variety of beneficial ingredients, which have certain health benefits.
In general, berry tea is called "berry tea" because of the shape of the leaves of its raw plant, the thatched rockberry, which resembles a strawberry and produces a white substance similar to frost during growth. This tea has a variety of health benefits and is loved by people.