Once Laba arrives, the New Year isn't far behind.

This day was traditionally a time for ancient people to honor their ancestors and deities and pray for a bountiful harvest and good fortune. Ancient customs such as drinking Laba porridge and soaking garlic in vinegar are still widely practiced today.

After Laba, it's the New Year

Laba

2025/12/30

Today is Laba

There's a saying: On the seventh and eighth days of the twelfth lunar month, your jaw can freeze off. The weather during Laba remains bitterly cold, so it's important to stay protected from the wind and keep warm. A Cup of hot, fragrant Tea not only helps warm the body but also boosts immunity.

So, what kind of tea is suitable for Laba Festival?

Ripe Pu'er

Ripe Pu'er has a sweet and warm nature, promoting yang energy, generating warmth, and warming the abdomen.

In winter, when the weather is dry and cold, drinking ripe Pu'er regularly can warm the stomach and intestines, regulate internal circulation, and enhance the body's resistance.

Modern research confirms that ripe Pu'er is particularly effective for nourishing and protecting the stomach, making it suitable for those who are weak or older.

In the depths of winter, being able to enjoy a cup of Pu'er tea that warms the entire body and soothes the stomach is a truly delightful experience.

Black Tea

Studies show that tea polyphenols have antioxidant, antibacterial, antitumor, lipid-lowering, and cardiovascular disease inhibiting functions.

Black tea is a fully Fermented tea that contains not only polyphenols but also produces new components like theaflavins and thearubigins during processing.

Regular consumption of black tea can nourish the body's yang energy, generate heat and warm the abdomen, enhancing the body's ability to withstand cold. It can also aid digestion, eliminate grease, and prevent winter weight gain.

Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea, falling between green and black teas in terms of processing, and is characterized by its dark green color, earning it the name “qingcha” (Green Tea).

In winter, when indoor air is dry, people often experience dry mouths and throats. A cup of sweet oolong tea can alleviate these discomforts.

In terms of flavor, it combines the fresh aroma of green tea with natural floral notes and the rich taste of black tea, neither too cold nor too hot, but just right.

In addition, oolong tea moisturizes the skin, throat, and mouth, and clears internal heat, helping the body adapt to changes in the natural environment.

As another year brings Laba, may every bowl of porridge and every cup of tea keep you warm through the winter. Wishing everyone a year of complete happiness and peace!