[二十四節氣]小寒嚴冬，請進喝一杯熱茶，既暖身，也暖心 #節氣 #小寒 #養生

The saying goes "Small Cold Great Cold frozen stiff together"—eight simple characters that vidly capture the essence of the coldest period of the year Drinking a warm cup of tea during cold winter days has long been one of the most comforting pleasures soothing both body and spirit Winter tea is not just about warming up—it's also a time-honored way to nurture health According to the "Record of the Beginning of the Tang People's Good Husband " no one gathers its leaves or bamboo regarded as belonging to Ming Prefecture It is evident that ancient people had long incorporated tea into their daily diet using tea broth to cook rice for soothing the spleen and stomach To this day traditions like Longjing tea-infused rice and oolong oil rice continue to reflect this wisdom of eating in harmony with the seasons When it comes to incorporating tea into food Hakka pounding tea stands out with its unique flavor blending tea leaves with grains such as white rice peanuts sesame and mung beans Grind and crush together then stir into hot water for use A fragrant nutritionally balanced folk remedy that warms the body and nourishes vital energy perfect for cold winter days Drink tea during the Minor Cold solar term choosing warm nourishing varieties that help dispel cold and soothe the stomach For example longan red date and ginger tea can warm the center dispel cold nourish blood and calm the spirit Ginger black tea helps promote blood circulation or try adding goji berries and red dates for a qi-boosting ginger tea Helps strengthen qi and generate body fluids improving cold hands and feet but excessive warming tonics should be avoided by those with a hot constitution or during a cold You may opt for milder teas such as black tea oolong tea or Tieguanyin and avoid excessive consumption of cooling green tea Losing oneself with children is not the same as losing one's virtue a cup of tea sipped naturally nurtures the body warming both the body and the heart—a comforting cup of warm tea accompanies us peacefully through the harshest winter