Wenzhou, by Its Ingredients——Taishun Sanbei Xiang Tea ("Three Cups Fragrance") - The Hands Behind Wenzhou's Culinary Heritage

Wenzhou sits along the East China Sea with the Ou River threading through its heart, while its western hills reach deep inland — creating a unique terroir where "mountains meet the sea." Its pantry is drawn from two distinct worlds: the marine bounty of coastal waters, and the fruits, teas, and medicinal herbs of the highlands. These ten iconic ingredients are the master keys to understanding the origin of Ou Cuisine’s celebrated freshness.

Taishun Sanbei Xiang Tea ("Three Cups Fragrance"). A specialty of Taishun County and a nationally recognized Geographical Indication product. Taishun is celebrated as the "Spring City of Southern Zhejiang," with tea gardens perched at elevations above 800 meters, shrouded in mountain mists. Its subtropical marine monsoon climate (17.8°C annual mean, 1,991.7 mm rainfall, 83% humidity) and quartz-rich acidic soils (pH 4.5–6.5) create ideal conditions. The poetic name "Three Cups Fragrance" denotes its remarkable endurance, retaining its rich aroma even through three successive infusions. Best enjoyed: Daily year-round tea ritual.