Frost’s Descent, 23 October to 6 November
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Seasons, herbs and the Chinese tradition: a plain letter, following the 24 breaths of the solar calendar.

  1. 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 great copper jars. From Bitter tea (Bitter holly) - 苦丁茶 (Ku Ding Cha) to Chrysan...Featured July 23, 2026 4 min read Read the article
  2. 三伏 San Fu : l'été, saison de la moxibustion - BotaQi Minor Heat 7 to 22 July

    三伏 San Fu: summer, the season of moxibustion

    At the heart of summer, China counts its heaviest days: the 三伏 (Sān Fú), attended for centuries by moxibustion, 艾灸 (ài jiǔ), the mugwort ...July 21, 2026 3 min read
  3. Petite Chaleur (小暑) : chercher la fraîcheur douce - BotaQi Minor Heat 7 to 22 July

    Minor Heat (小暑): seeking gentle coolness

    From 7 to 22 July, the Chinese solar calendar crosses Xiǎoshǔ, the Minor Heat. What the tradition observes in this breath, and how it inv...July 13, 2026 4 min read