Yuan, meaning ‘beginning'; Xiao, meaning ‘night.' Yuanxiao refers to the first full moon night of the New Year.
From this night onwards, the moon moves westward and spring returns to the earth. All things awaken, and flowers begin to flourish. From ancient times until now, people have taken advantage of this season to gather together in joyous celebration. The Lantern Festival is the first significant festival after the Spring Festival. Using Tea instead of alcohol, we are dedicated not only to producing fine tea but also to promoting traditional Chinese culture.
During the Lantern Festival, lanterns are hung and various activities take place. We invite you to celebrate with us, eat tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls), drink tea, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the aroma of tea!
Why should one drink tea after the Lantern Festival?
The main ingredient of tangyuan is glutinous rice, and glutinous rice food, when heated and consumed, should not be eaten in large quantities at once. The glutinous rice in tangyuan can make our digestive system work hard to digest it. Consuming too much glutinous rice can increase the difficulty of digestion for our stomachs. Tea can help ease the workload on the digestive system.
What kind of tea is suitable to drink after the Lantern Festival?
Which teas can alleviate digestive difficulties caused by eating tangyuan?
Sun-Dried Ancient Tree Black Tea
You may choose sun-dried ancient tree black tea, which has a mild nature, protects the stomach, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, and clears post-holiday illnesses caused by overeating.
Aged Pu'er from Ancient Trees
In early spring, as the weather gradually warms up, maintaining a harmonious flow of liver energy becomes crucial. It's an excellent time to nourish the spleen and stomach through diet. Aged pu'er from ancient trees has a mild and sweet nature, a fragrant taste, and is suitable for all ages. One cup can rescue your palate numbed by rich foods. After the Spring Festival, some people may experience poor appetite, abdominal distension, and other issues. At such times, using pu'er tea to assist the stomach and regulate qi is ideal.
Tangyuan with flavors like black sesame, peanuts, and assorted nuts are popular choices, but they are high in sugar and calories, which the body cannot absorb quickly. In these cases, aged pu'er from ancient trees is the best choice. The Caffeine, vitamins, amino acids, and phospholipids in aged pu'er aid digestion, and its abundant tea polysaccharides help reduce blood lipid levels and the activity of peroxides in the blood. If you want to cleanse your intestines and eliminate greasy foods, aged pu'er from ancient trees is definitely the right choice.
In China, there is a tradition of families eating tangyuan together during the Lantern Festival, symbolizing sweetness, harmony, and reunion. For those who love tea, in addition to tangyuan, tea is an indispensable part of the Lantern Festival.
During the Lantern Festival, whether reuniting with family or gathering with friends, enjoy a bowl of tangyuan and a cup of hot tea. Savor the rich aroma and embrace hope.