Under the Nine Hua Mountain, an authentic journey of "becoming delicious through cooking"

The scenery and objects are brought into the dining area, and time becomes infused with flavor. 
Jiuhua Valley, after the rain, the sky is a deep blue. The spring water flows through the village, and the bamboo shadows dance. The air is filled with the fragrance of fresh grass and earth. 

In such a season and landscape, the emergence of flavor is not merely about "ingredients" and "techniques", but also relates to an overall emotional state.



We can observe that the chef of Huaiyang Mansion & Yuyuan Jingmeng has used local mountain and field vegetables, fresh water from the stream, and preserved local products as the base. He then combined the original liquid from the matured warehouse of JM Whiskey, using heat as the trigger and time as the catalyst. On the dining table, he depicted a series of taste curves that blend nature and craftsmanship. 

This understanding of "maturity" aligns perfectly with SICAO's long-term exploration in the fields of wine storage and tomato drying and aging over the years. 

Enter the mountain and explore the rhythm of time 

The JM whisky aging warehouse that we visited during this trip also touched our hearts deeply. This wine warehouse hidden within the mountain was not artificially intervened by any technological means. Instead, it allowed the humid heat of the mountains, the cold frost of winter, and the valley air currents to jointly participate in the breathing and aging process of the wine.


As the aroma of the wine slowly oozes out from the oak barrel, we can't help but think - just as the new SICAO concept insists in the aging cabinets: allowing the formation of the flavor to follow the natural time logic, in the gentlest way, to awaken the vitality of the ingredients themselves. 

It is precisely this "slow" philosophy that makes the flavors more intense, the structure more stable, and adds a sense of worthiness to wait to the quality of life. 

Taste and people can both be "acquainted". 

From the wild big white fish in Taiping Lake to the delicately mellowed June Hens with whisky, the delights of the palate are gradually revealed in the details. 

At the end of the banquet, an ancient intangible cultural heritage performance of Qingyang Opera unfolded quietly. The guests sat around in the valley, with the lights dimmed like tiny lanterns, as if time had slowed down. At that moment, there was no need for words between people; just a glass of wine and a dish were enough to sense the warmth of their growing closeness.

The concept of "maturity" as understood by SICAO New Dynasty goes beyond merely the state of the ingredients; it encompasses a sense of trust and relaxation between people. 

We always believe that truly captivating flavors are often formed over time. Just like a steak that has been left to age for several days in the SICAO new-age aging cabinet, after dehydration and enzymatic breakdown, the fat aroma becomes concentrated, the texture becomes soft, and when cut open, it emits a complex aroma reminiscent of nuts and cream - it is a "flavor that cannot be rushed". 

For instance, high-quality deep-sea fish products are slowly matured at low temperatures, allowing their flavor to be gradually released. When tasted on the tip of the tongue, it is a kind of gentle sensation akin to "the wind passing through the valley" - silent yet distinct.


These "static" flavor variations represent the rhythm that the new SICAO era highly values: not rushed, not replicated. Within the order of time, they carve out the warmth and layers that belong not only to the food but also to the people. 

What we have cultivated are not merely meat and wine; it is also those precious moments and emotions that deserve to be cherished. 

Taste, it is for a deeper flavor. 

This mountain-side gathering is not only a memory but also a shared experience. 

SICAO New Age is honored to be able to participate in this event together with many like-minded friends present here - transforming time into fragrance, turning flavors into signals, and extending the concept of "maturity" from the product to every corner of the lifestyle. 

We would like to express our special thanks to the partners who contributed to this grand event, such as Jiuhua Mountain, Huaiyang Prefecture, Youyuanjingmeng, JoyMaster, and  We are grateful for their careful blending of nature， craftsmanship and emotions， which made this "cooked to perfection" gathering truly touch the taste buds and also bring warmth.

In our opinion, a wonderful flavor is never isolated; it is always closely linked to memories, emotions, and the moments shared together. 

May in the future, we can still be companions of time, resonate with the mountains and waters, and continue to cherish those mature moments "shared with you".