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The nurturing of heaven and earth, the alternation of seasons, are all integrated into the Chinese naturalistic view of life.
Seasonal timing, fresh produce, and timely offerings – following the twenty-four solar terms for health and longevity in early spring, is a wisdom understood only by the Chinese.
The custom has always been to store in winter and nourish in spring.
For health preservation in spring, it is advisable to follow the principle of gentle care, initiating new beginnings while dispelling old ones, keeping warm to ward off the cold, allowing the body to slowly adjust according to the changes in climate. This slow approach provides the body with solid and peaceful care.
Cooking emphasizes “eating what's in season,” so naturally, drinking Tea should also be about “choosing the right tea to drink.”
Drinking Tea in spring is better than a good prescription; there are many considerations when it comes to the nourishing ways of drinking tea in spring.
The following two things should be done, and two things should not be done, to make your Tea drinking experience more comfortable.