Bitong drink, an ancient summer-relieving drink, was served with lotus leaves.
"Bitong Drink" is a summer-relieving drink invented by the ancients. It began in the Wei and Jin Dynasties and flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties. "Bitong drink" is also called Bitong cup, lotus cup, and lotus cup. It is to pick fresh lotus leaves to hold wine, then pierce the center of the leaves to connect the stems and leaves, and then drink the wine from the stems. The literati called it "The taste of wine is mixed with the fragrance of lotus, and the fragrance is colder than water." Therefore, in ancient times, the summer-relieving bitong drink was served with lotus leaves.
For example, "Yin Hua Lu" mentioned that Li Zongmin, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, held a banquet on the waterside in the summer moon and used lotus leaves as wine glasses. Tie the lotus leaf filled with fine wine tightly, then put it to the person's mouth, prick a hole with chopsticks and drink. If you can't finish the drink in one gulp, you have to drink it again. Use a lotus leaf as a cup and pierce the holes with chopsticks to drink. Spilling is not allowed, otherwise you will be punished. There must be many who are punished, and everyone is happy.
Introduction to disinfection methods
1. Drink more water
The climate in summer is hot and humid, and the human body sweats more, so drinking more water can replenish body moisture in time. . It is recommended to drink 8-10 glasses of water per day, especially if you sweat excessively and need to increase your water intake. In addition, drinking light, low-calorie drinks such as lemonade, green tea, etc. are also good choices.
2. Wear breathable and light clothing
The temperature is high in summer, and wearing heavy and tight clothes will make people feel stuffy and airtight. Therefore, choose lightweight, breathable clothing, such as cotton clothing, and moisture-wicking, breathable shoes to keep your body more comfortable.
3. Develop good living habits
Keep your mentality stable, avoid and reduce stress and emotional excitement; reduce working in hot weather and long outdoor activities; bathe and change in time Clothing and washing hands frequently are all better ways to beat the heat.