Why should Huangjiu be enjoyed slowly? (2)

The first reason is about the characteristics of Huangjiu. Shaoxing Huangjiu is an outstanding representative of Chinese Huangjiu. The aged Shaoxing Huangjiu is fragrant, mellow and fresh, which can be felt when you drink slowly. Shaoxing Huangjiu is nutritious and is rich in amino acids, active polypeptides, polysaccharides, polyphenols, organic acids, vitamins and other trace elements. And these nutrients in Huangjiu are more easily absorbed when you drink slowly.

The second reason is about the diet culture. In fact, drinking is the same as eating. Only you drink Huangjiu slowly, can you appreciate the taste of it. And the burden on the spleen and stomach can be reduced. With the gradual improvement of life and the enhancement of health awareness, people no longer eat meat quickly, drink with a big bowl, or judge someone according to drinking capacity. The wine culture such as judging emotion and friendship according to the amount of drinking is gradually vanishing, and the business attribute of wine is also vanishing. Instead, the wine is now like a catalyst to lighten the atmosphere, mobilize the emotion, and promote the communication between individuals. Lv`s Spring and Autumn Annals said, "drink slowly and sit straight." Drinking slowly is not only the secret of healthy drinking, but also an indispensable part of table manners. Huangjiu is a kind of wine that can make people stay in the state of slight drunkenness for the longest time. Thus, drinking slowly can keep the atmosphere harmonious and pleasant.

The third reason is about the body of Chinese people. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body of westerners is hot while that of Chinese is cold. Shaoxing Huangjiu is warm and has high health care value. Drinking slowly can stimulate the effect of Shaoxing Huangjiu in nourishing the stomach and spleen, and drinking quickly will damage the stomach and liver.

How to enjoy Huangjiu slowly?

Bai Juyi said in the "Ask Liu Shijiu", [There is a gleam of green in an old bottle, and there is a stir of red in the quite stove." The poem describes an elegant drinking place. It is difficult to choose a good drinking place. Good lighting, appropriate temperature and quiet atmosphere are very important. It is also difficult to choose good wine utensils. The ceramic wine divider with a capacity of 200-300 ml is the best, and the glass or ceramic wine cup with a capacity of 60-100 ml is the best.

We should enjoy fine Huangjiu in a tasteful and sophisticated way. We should learn how to appreciate Shaoxing Huangjiu. We need to appreciate its color, fragrance and taste. There is an old saying which describes the scene of drinking in Shaoxing: "Enjoying Huangjiu slowly and communicating with friends are very cheerful." Drinking slowly is called "Mi" in Shaoxing. The pronunciation of the word has actually described the essence of drinking. Hold the wine bowl, take a sip, unfold the tongue, flatten the mouth, let Huangjiu spread throughout the mouth cavity quickly to activate all taste buds, and feel the wonderful taste of Huangjiu.

There is an old saying, "Drink a few cups of wine and enjoy a few dishes." The old saying shows the importance of dishes while drinking. We can enjoy Shaoxing Huangjiu with some fresh and delicious dishes, so the purpose of drinking is achieved. That is to say, good wine becomes more layered because of delicious dishes, and good food become more delicious because of good wine.

In a sense, drinking wine is appreciating culture and life. Open a bottle of fine wine with strong mellow fragrance slowly, and enjoy it carefully to appreciate the essence of Shaoxing Huangjiu and the essence of beauty.