Every Dragon Boat Festival, eating zongzi becomes an essential custom. Slowly unwrapping the dark green leaves reveals a glistening glutinous rice dumpling—some stuffed with savory meat, soft and fragrant, others with red dates and peanuts, resembling scattered rubies, utterly mouthwatering. But as the saying goes: 'Good as strong wine may be, don’t overindulge.' Delicious as zongzi are, eating too much can cause discomfort.

Zongzi are typically made with glutinous rice, which is sticky and hard to digest when consumed in excess. Some zongzi also contain fatty meats, adding to their richness. Drinking tea at this time can help regulate digestion and soothe the stomach.

Black Tea

Black tea is fully fermented, making it gentler on the stomach. Drinking it in moderation not only aids digestion but also nurtures the stomach.

Pu-erh Tea

Ripe pu-erh tea is relatively mild and helps cut through grease, aiding digestion. Golden flower pu-erh is an excellent choice, especially because it contains 'golden flowers'—scientifically known as Eurotium cristatum. This beneficial fungus enhances the tea’s ability to nourish the stomach, promote digestion, and even reduce fat with long-term consumption.

Finally, here’s a healthy Dragon Boat Festival 'meal plan':

'Main Course': Zongzi

'Soup': Golden Flower Pu-erh

'Extras': Five-colored threads and sachets

Enjoy the fragrance of sachets, wear five-colored threads, and savor the perfect pairing of zongzi with golden flower pu-erh. Celebrate with family and friends, warding off toxins and evil spirits for a wonderful Dragon Boat Festival!