Traditional jiuqu making on Major Heat
2026-07-25 18:07:12
By Zeng Zhuoqun.
The making of jiuqu, the yeast for Chinese rice wine, is a long-standing tradition in Zigui during Major Heat, the 12th of China’s 24 solar terms. The process begins with gathering medicinal herbs and ends with preparing the jiuqu. Once it matures, the jiuqu gives the rice wine a rich aroma that lasts all year.
Video by Zhou Shiwei
The making of jiuqu, the yeast for Chinese rice wine, is a long-standing tradition in Zigui during Major Heat, the 12th of China’s 24 solar terms. The process begins with gathering medicinal herbs and ends with preparing the jiuqu. Once it matures, the jiuqu gives the rice wine a rich aroma that lasts all year.
Video by Zhou Shiwei
