SOLAR TERMS　1/20

Major Cold

The coldest point of the year. The most heavily roasted teas are the steadiest, and come closest to the character of aged tea.

重點：驅寒、暖胃、儲存能量。

Drink this term

藏茶 / 老茶　經年轉化的能量最為沉穩，幫助身體度過最後的嚴寒。

以焙火最重、咖啡因最低的臺灣茶替代陳年老茶

What the gardens are doing now

The coldest stretch, and the deepest dormancy. It is also the season for competition judging and new-year gifts: what moves in the shops now is last winter’s tea.

Being picked this month

Almost nothing is picked anywhere this month.

Also suits the term

Shimen Tieguanyin新北市茶區Deep charcoal-roast aroma, full and mellow Muzha Tieguanyin台北市茶區Charcoal-roast aroma with ripe fruit and a gentle tartness Luye Red Oolong台東茶區Ripe fruit and honey; the liquor glows red like black tea

What to eat this term

Red Bean Soup、Peanut Soup

What to drink through the 24 solar terms