THE TEA FOR THE SEASONS OF LATE SUMMER AND AUTUMN

This is the time of the year to consider moving from Green tea towards Oolong.

Green tea is traditionally considered cooling (good to drink in the summer), while Red tea (known as black tea in the West) is warming.

OOLONG tea sits between the two and makes a lovely seasonal bridge, a good Oolong can be enjoyed warm throughout the day, reflect upon the transition as summer cool through autumn towards winter, and ask yourself what that means to you.

WHITE DEW – OOLONG:

The balanced autumn brew moistens the Lungs and protect the Spleen from cool dryness with a balanced TCM tea ritual for the White Dew solar term.

THE HIGH-HEAT BREW:

Use 100°C boiling water.

Steep first for 45 seconds.

Add 10-15 seconds per subsequent steep.

Will make up to 5 brews

RECOMMENDED VARIETIES: (Links)

Quality Ti Kuan Yinhttps://teahouseemporium.co.uk/product/loose-leaf-tea-tea-bags/oolong-tea/ti-kuan-yin/ – Iron Goddess of Mercy

Bao Zhong – Spring Pouch

Da Hong Pao – Bid Red Robe

Nai Xiang – Milk Oolong

TCM THERAPEUTIC WISDOM LUNG MOISTENING & SPLEEN PROTECTION:

Moisten skin and respiratory tracts without chilling the digestive “Spleen engine”.

THE “NEUTRAL” PIVOT:

Oolong sits between cooling green and heating black tea, mirroring the seasonal shift.

TCM BENEFITS & USAGE:

Supports the body’s “gathering” energy, helping to converge Yang Qi inward. Calibrated to moisten Lungs and resolve phlegm, addressing the “Autumn Itch”. Drink daily during the late summer and Autumn.

THE BREW:

Quantity: 1 teaspoon

Serves: 1-2 cups

Water Temp: 100ºC (Boiling)

Thermal Nature: Neutral to Gently Warming

SAFETY/CONTRAINDICATIONS:

NOT for active caffeine sensitivity or severe seasonal anxiety.

AVOID drinking after 3:00 PM for restful Spirit (Shén).

Disclaimer

This content is offered to support awareness, not to “fix” you. It reflects a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective and is for informational purposes only—and is not a substitute for individual medical care or a one to one consultation and treatment.

For more information about how Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can assist you in this season, please make an appointment