Frost’s Descent, 23 October to 6 November
The journal

Knowledge

Seasons, herbs and the Chinese tradition: a plain letter, following the 24 breaths of the solar calendar.

  1. La table d’automne : la douceur, à l’heure de l’air sec - BotaQi White Dew 8 to 22 September

    The autumn table: sweetness, at the hour of dry air

    In September, the kitchen changes its smell: compotes, dried fruit, steaming bowls held in both hands. The autumn table cultivates sweetness at the hour of dry air...Featured September 14, 2026 4 min read Read the article
  2. La table de la fin d’été : léger, tiède, à l’heure de l’humidité de l’arrière-saison - BotaQi Beginning of Autumn 8 to 22 August

    The table at the end of summer: light, warm, at the hour of late-season damp

    When August grows heavy, the table turns light and warm: clear broths, round aromatics, brief cooking. The dietetics of the late season c...August 17, 2026 4 min read
  3. Boire l'été : la tradition des infusions rafraîchissantes (凉茶) - BotaQi Minor Heat 7 to 22 July

    Drinking summer: the tradition of refreshing infusions (凉茶)

    In the muggy South, summer is drunk standing, in one go: this is the culture of 凉茶 (liáng chá), the “cool teas” of the stalls with their ...July 23, 2026 4 min read