The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is approaching quickly. A traditional folk festival in China, Mid-Autumn Festival honors the new harvest. It is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar in the middle of autumn, because there is always a full moon on that day.
One of the most common ways to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival is to gather with family and loved ones under the brightly-shining moon, eating mooncakes and drinking tea. The combination of the moon, moon cakes and tea produce a harmony that has been rejoiced since ancient times. Together, they create a serene and fulfilling aura that consists of togetherness, beauty and sweetness.
What does drinking tea in the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolize?
Symbolically, roundness in Chinese culture represents unity and completeness. Thus, the bright round moon in autumn stands for harmony and the moon-shaped round pastries signify an expression of love and best wishes for family. So, what does drinking tea in the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolize?
1. Cultural staple
A cup of tea, a cultural staple in China, balances out the sweetness of moon cakes, which are commonly gifted to family, friends, and colleagues in the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Tea goes well beyond this celebration though. It is an important part of Chinese tradition, and embedded in its history. As China progressed, tea production played a role in driving economic development while tea consumption became an everyday practice. Since drinking tea is believed to bring the spirit and wisdom of people to a higher orbit, guests are treated to tea.
2. To enhance relationships
Additionally, tea is believed to enhance relationships with relatives and loved ones. As with the Mid-Autumn Festival, families reunite and enjoy each other’s company savoring mooncakes while drinking tea.
3. Good health
Tea also represents good health. Since eating sweet moon cakes in the Mid-Autumn Festival means consuming fat and sugar, tea acts as an antidote. It contains beneficial substances that can boost the immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off heart disease. While some teas provide more health advantages than others, regularly drinking tea can have a lasting impact on wellness.
The type of water used to make tea can make it even healthier. Clean water without any impurities is best. By adopting multi-layer filtration and reverse osmosis technology, water can be pure and healthy. Tea brewed with purified water is clear and refreshing, without any smell or unpleasant taste.
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In the Mid-Autumn Festival, Life Solutions wishes you happiness, quality time with your loved ones and a delicious cup of tea while looking at the full moon!
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