Teas for the Season

Spring belongs to the wood element, when Yang energy begins to rise and life stirs into new growth. Drinking with the season means welcoming the fresh harvest: the year's first greens, young sheng and lightly oxidized oolongs, brewed as leaves in a bowl outdoors as the weather warms, so the body can wake and open along with everything greening around it.

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Every issue is built around one season and the teas that belong to it. Spring 2026 is the one to read for these months.

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Summer belongs to the fire element, when Yang energy reaches its fullest expression. Drinking with the season means balancing that heat: watery, cooling teas like fresh greens, young sheng and lightly oxidized oolongs, steeped as sun tea in a glass jar or served over ice, so the brightness of summer can be enjoyed without tipping into restlessness.

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Every issue is built around one season and the teas that belong to it. Summer 2026 is the one to read for these months.

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Autumn belongs to the metal element, when the year's energy turns inward and cooler days invite discipline. Drinking with the season means refining the craft: traditionally roasted oolongs and fiery red teas brewed gongfu, the less forgiving leaves that reward a careful hand, so the season of harvest becomes a season of practice.
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Winter belongs to the water element, when Yin reaches its fullest depth and life settles into stillness. Drinking with the season means brewing for warmth: earthy shou puerh, aged sheng and roasted red teas, blended and boiled through long sessions by the kettle, so the quiet months become a time of nourishment and depth.

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Every issue is built around one season and the teas that belong to it. Winter 2026 is the one to read for these months.

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