Major Heat

July 22nd is "Major Heat".

The heat is rising and the summer heat is finally upon us.

Steamed curled tea from Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, is combined with seasonal corn, yuzu seeds, and rose red.

The aromatic flavor of corn stands out at first, followed by the sweet and gorgeous aroma of rose.

The mild sweetness of the tea gently accompanies, giving it an elegant flavor that is also enjoyable.

Speaking of Major heat, it is also the time when the summer Doyo season begins.

"Doyo" refers to the period of seasonal change, so on the calendar it actually corresponds to the last solar term of summer.

According to the Chinese philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, it is said that during the Doyo period it is good to eat yellow foods, which represent "earth," and sweet foods are also good to eat.

When it comes to yellow and sweet foods, corn, which is in season in the summer, comes to mind.

Biting into boiled corn under the summer sky will remind you of the nostalgic summer scenery of Japan.

Corn, eaten as a staple food all over the world and sometimes even used as tea, is an important crop that supports people's food culture.

Its history dates back to ancient civilizations, but one of its charms is that its origins are still shrouded in mystery.

Let's get through the hot summer together by drinking this corn blended tea.