Ancient people believed that during the Mild Summer period, it wasn't the hottest time of the year, hence it was called Mild Summer. During this season, there is no longer a trace of cool breeze on earth; instead, all winds carry heat waves.

The folk saying goes: “During Mild and Great Summer, it's steaming above and boiling below.” Due to the high amount of sweating and significant physical exertion during this period, one must not neglect self-care.

What Tea should you drink during Mild Summer to beat the heat?

In regards to Drinking Tea during Mild Summer, there's a famous couplet in Song Dynasty poetry: “A bowl divides the spring of Hundred Yue, yet the Minor Heat of Jade Stream is pleasant.”

During Mild Summer, it is not advisable to drink tea in large bowls; instead, it can be enjoyed in smaller portions.

During the scorching and intensely hot Mild Summer, drinking tea can not only replenish lost fluids but also provide the nutrients lost through sweat, effectively cooling down the body.

Green Tea: Cooling and Heat-Dissipating

Firstly, we recommend drinking green tea. As an unfermented tea, it has a bitter and cold nature, which can help clear heat, dissipate summer heat, detoxify, and quench thirst, while also strengthening the heart and protecting the body.

White Tea: Fever-Reducing and Detoxifying

Fuding white tea contains a rich variety of amino acids. Its cool and slightly cold nature makes it effective at reducing fever, eliminating summer heat, and detoxifying the body. It can also reduce feelings of dryness and heat, making it the most suitable tea for beating the summer heat this season.

People who regularly drink white tea during the summer rarely suffer from heatstroke. With the hot weather and high temperatures, the body loses a lot of water, and drinking tea can replenish fluids in a timely manner.

Starting from the Mild Summer solar term, it's time to start avoiding the heat. We hope everyone will drink tea appropriately, maintain a balanced diet, and enjoy a refreshing summer.