Minor Cold

January 5th, 2025 is "Minor Cold".

With the new year comes the cold weather.
The first day of Little Cold is called "the beginning of winter," and the combined 29 days of Little Cold and Great Cold are called "middle of winter," marking the beginning of the coldest period of the year.

In our Little Cold Blend Tea No. 420, we combine Miyazaki Prefecture's Bagozhong tea "Minami Sayaka" with strawberry and tangerine leaves.
The sweet and gorgeous aroma fills the air, and the sweet and sour taste of the strawberries harmonizes with the green flavor of the Baozhong tea. This blended tea has a very light taste and a refreshing aftertaste.

We hope you enjoy a relaxing time sipping a warm cup of tea while savoring the taste of seasonal strawberries.

Some areas of Japan are covered in snow.
There are fewer plants and flowers to be seen, and the outside is silent and quiet.
Now is the time to store up nutrients, and the plants are quietly preparing to become active in the spring.

This is true not only for plants, but for humans as well.
There has long been a custom of training the body or perfecting one's skills while it is still cold, such as "winter training," "kanzarai," and "kangoe," and it was said that training during this time would improve both the body and mind.

Wouldn't it be very pleasant if you could use the crisp winter air to your advantage and work hard at things?
Just the sound of your white breath makes you feel like you can face yourself without being disturbed by anyone.