“Crab’s Feet” Growing on Hundred-Year-Old Tea Trees in the Mountains of Yunnan

Twisted-flower rush herb is a kind of parasitic plant that grows on tea trees. Because of the strict requirements it has on the altitude, climate and age of the tea trees, the twisted-flower rush herb is rare in number. In addition, it has a certain medicinal value, which makes it even more precious. During the tea-picking period in Jingmai Mountain, I tasted the chicken stewed with twisted-flower rush herbs, a dish made by a female farmer, which I found to be delicious and unforgettable. When I got home, I cooked a pot of it for my family. I also picked some vegetables. After having the meat and soup, I added some boiling water to cook the vegetables, which also had that savoury umami finish! You should definitely visit Jingmai Mountain and have a bowl of chicken stewed with twisted-flower rush herbs if you have the chance!