In the dog days of summer, nothing beats a steaming cup of tea

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Ice-cold watermelon, iced Americano, and air-conditioner blasts are the summer staples of today. Yet that momentary relief comes at the cost of abruptly sealing pores shut, trapping the heat and dampness that should have been expelled through sweat inside the body. Over time, this accumulated coldness lingers, only to resurface in autumn and winter as coughs and allergic rhinitis, when you finally realize it was the summer's hidden cause.
The truly intelligent way is to "counter heat with heat.".
Letting the body sweat slightly helps expel dampness and turbidity, clearing the pores and dispersing internal heat. The coolness that comes from within is far more satisfying than wrapping up in a blanket in an air-conditioned room. This is the principle behind traditional Chinese medicine's concept of "treating winter illnesses in summer.".

And the best thing to bring this sweat on is a steaming cup of tea.
Black tea is a fully fermented tea with a mild and non-hot nature, perfectly suited for the "warm nurturing" temperament of the dog days. As the hot soup enters the mouth, the capillaries gradually relax, and a slight sweat appears on the back, dissipating the heat. Another sip brings honeyed floral and fruity aromas swirling on the tongue, followed by a sweet aftertaste rising from the throat—only then do you understand what it means to "bath in coolness through a hot soup.".
During the dog days of summer, drinking black tea doesn’t require pondering overly esoteric health terms. It’s simply about brewing a pot for yourself when you feel sweltering and irritable. The tea’s hue is bright red, its aroma pure and clean, and when you sip it, you’ll taste a nourishing warmth reminiscent of grain.
Rather than fighting the scorching heat head-on, it's better to adapt with the seasons, living a slower and gentler life.