Candied Winter Melon Dampness-Relief Tea

Why people make this tea

The Great Heat solar term (Da Shu) marks the hottest point of the year in southern China, and it is precisely at this time that the body is most susceptible to summer dampness — that heavy, sluggish feeling that settles in and leaves people fatigued and unfocused. In Chinese food therapy, summer heat is seen as carrying a “damp” quality that accumulates in the body. This tea combines a ready-made dampness-relief herb packet with candied winter melon for a comforting, seasonal drink that is traditionally understood to help the body release that dampness and feel lighter and more energetic.