{"id":589,"date":"2017-04-08T03:26:42","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T19:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/04\/08\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/"},"modified":"2017-04-08T03:26:42","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T19:26:42","slug":"how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Cool On Hot, Sticky Summer Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>With Shanghai sweltering under the hottest summer in history, many residents are turning to tried-and-true traditional foods and remedies to keep cool, even in the era of air conditioning.  We explore some of the ways to relieve the energy-sapping effects<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With Shanghai sweltering under the hottest summer in history, many residents are turning to tried-and-true traditional foods and remedies to keep cool, even in the era of air conditioning.&nbsp; We explore some of the ways to relieve the energy-sapping effects of heat and humidity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Favourite_Dou\" title=\"Favourite Dou\">Favourite Dou<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Mung_Bean_Soup\" title=\"Mung Bean Soup\">Mung Bean Soup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Kat_juju\" title=\"Photo: Kat juju\">Photo: Kat juju<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Chilled_Watermelon\" title=\"Chilled Watermelon\">Chilled Watermelon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Simple_Cold_Dishes\" title=\"Simple Cold Dishes\">Simple Cold Dishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#1_Cold_Noodles_%E5%86%B7%E9%9D%A2%EF%BC%89\" title=\"1.&nbsp; Cold Noodles (\u51b7\u9762\uff09\">1.&nbsp; Cold Noodles (\u51b7\u9762\uff09<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Recipes_Hubs\" title=\"Photo:&nbsp; Recipes Hubs\">Photo:&nbsp; Recipes Hubs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#2_Erguang_Wonton_%E8%80%B3%E5%85%89%E9%A6%84%E9%A5%A8\" title=\"2.&nbsp; Erguang Wonton (\u8033\u5149\u9984\u9968)\">2.&nbsp; Erguang Wonton (\u8033\u5149\u9984\u9968)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Internet\" title=\"Photo: Internet\">Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#3_Baizhanji_%E7%99%BD%E6%96%A9%E9%B8%A1\" title=\"3. Baizhanji (\u767d\u65a9\u9e21)\">3. Baizhanji (\u767d\u65a9\u9e21)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_SmartShanghai\" title=\"Photo: SmartShanghai\">Photo: SmartShanghai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Summer_Remedies\" title=\"Summer Remedies\">Summer Remedies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#1_Louts_Leaf\" title=\"1.&nbsp; Louts Leaf\">1.&nbsp; Louts Leaf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#2_Bitter_Melon\" title=\"2.&nbsp; Bitter Melon\">2.&nbsp; Bitter Melon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Internet-2\" title=\"Photo: Internet\">Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#3_Green_Tea\" title=\"3.&nbsp; Green Tea\">3.&nbsp; Green Tea<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Internet-3\" title=\"Photo: Internet\">Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#1_Fengyoujin_%E9%A3%8E%E6%B2%B9%E7%B2%BE\" title=\"1.&nbsp; Fengyoujin (\u98ce\u6cb9\u7cbe)\">1.&nbsp; Fengyoujin (\u98ce\u6cb9\u7cbe)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Internet-4\" title=\"Photo: Internet\">Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#2_Qingliangyou_%E6%B8%85%E5%87%89%E6%B2%B9\" title=\"2.&nbsp; Qingliangyou (\u6e05\u51c9\u6cb9)\">2.&nbsp; Qingliangyou (\u6e05\u51c9\u6cb9)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#3_Huoxiang_Zhengqi_Liquid\" title=\"3.&nbsp; Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid\">3.&nbsp; Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#_%E8%97%BF%E9%A6%99%E6%AD%A3%E6%B0%94%E6%B0%B4\" title=\"&nbsp;(\u85ff\u9999\u6b63\u6c14\u6c34)\">&nbsp;(\u85ff\u9999\u6b63\u6c14\u6c34)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-cool-on-hot-sticky-summer-days\/#Photo_Internet-5\" title=\"Photo: Internet\">Photo: Internet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Favourite_Dou\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\">Favourite Dou<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1111.gif\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fnbx7JO5qlayPuLKlwcxsGgLdhGD?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"50\" height=\"29.456706281833615\" title=\"\">  <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mung_Bean_Soup\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><b>Mung Bean Soup<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Ftog_rHBb7HtpaWkT7uWHK2rCwjE?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"505\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Kat_juju\"><\/span>Photo: Kat juju<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Mung bean soup is made from the dried beans by boiling them in water until they soften. Cooked mung beans turn yellow and crack slightly. They are served plain or with some rock sugar.<\/p>\n<p>This soup is said to clear heat and toxicity from the body. Some believe it can also eliminate anxiety when served chilled.&nbsp; Mung bean with kelp is actually a classic tang shui (sweet soup) dish in Cantonese cuisine. It\u2019s flavored with dried orange peel and rock suga.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(248, 5, 45);\"><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(248, 5, 45);\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1111.gif\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fnbx7JO5qlayPuLKlwcxsGgLdhGD?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"50\" height=\"29.456706281833615\" title=\"\"><\/strong><\/span><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chilled_Watermelon\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(248, 5, 45);\"><strong>Chilled Watermelon<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FopeP34OAa4wJ68IqQA5PVM66r6A?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"432\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Chilled watermelon is always a popular summer treat. Eating crisp, juicy melon is not only refreshing but it also helps keep the body hydrated. Since it does contain high levels of fructose, it should be enjoyed in moderation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Cold_Dishes\"><\/span><strong>Simple Cold Dishes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cold_Noodles_%E5%86%B7%E9%9D%A2%EF%BC%89\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">1.&nbsp; Cold Noodles (\u51b7\u9762\uff09<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b> <br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Recipes_Hubs\"><\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"3.JPG\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FqnqQi9fPEzIiCZvZXfr6NM0Lr58?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"417\" title=\"\">  Photo:&nbsp; Recipes Hubs<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Cold noodles come in many variations across China. In Shanghai, the dish is traditionally served with creamy peanut sauce, chicken or tender pork loin, shredded cucumber, shredded egg sheet and green pepper.<\/p>\n<p>The noodles used in the Shanghai style are steamed before being scalded in boiling water. That enhances their elasticity. Salt and cooking oil can be added into the boiling water to keep the noodles from gumming together. The noodles are tossed with some sesame seed oil and left to cool.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(49, 210, 252);\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Erguang_Wonton_%E8%80%B3%E5%85%89%E9%A6%84%E9%A5%A8\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>2.&nbsp; Erguang Wonton (\u8033\u5149\u9984\u9968)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Internet\"><\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"4.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FtnWVStN89_Y7DS_RRwSzzGv38vr?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"\">  Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Shanghai-style erguang wontons traditionally served in soup are boiled and then chilled in iced water before a fragrant dressing of peanut sauce, vinegar and chili oil is added.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Baizhanji_%E7%99%BD%E6%96%A9%E9%B8%A1\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">3. Baizhanji (\u767d\u65a9\u9e21) <\/span><br \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fq64ytK0G1H0_YGdNdykr5cQ9zP1?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"550\" height=\"368\" title=\"\">  <\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_SmartShanghai\"><\/span>Photo: SmartShanghai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Shanghai-style baizhanji , or sliced cold chicken, is slightly different from the white-sliced chicken in Cantonese cuisine.&nbsp; The Shanghai variation uses sanhuang chickens from Pudong, which are cooked without the marinating or curing processes.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the chicken from the heat and put it into chilled water to tighten the skin and lock in the juices. Then, with a sharp knife and steady cutting board, chop the chicken into smaller pieces and serve with a dipping sauce.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_Remedies\"><\/span><strong>Summer Remedies <br \/><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Louts_Leaf\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><b>1.&nbsp; Louts Leaf<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"6.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fl6TrrL9aeTz1nafH6lOcIgmaslt?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"\"> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>According to traditional Chinese medicine, clears the body of the effects of heat and humidity. The fresh leaves can be boiled in water to make a tea or steamed with a rice filling. Dried lotus leaves are also sold in traditional pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 143, 28);\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bitter_Melon\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><b>2.&nbsp; Bitter Melon<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"7.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FjO9MumDKN-irTWhEF75ghFSyieW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Internet-2\"><\/span>Photo: Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bitter melon is a summer vegetable one either loves or hates. The long melon with the bumpy surface and distinctly bitter taste is rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many ways to cook the melon to reduce the bitterness, including scalding in hot water or tossing in a sweet and sour dressing as a cold starter.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 143, 28);\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Green_Tea\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><b>3.&nbsp; Green Tea<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"8.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FuOz0ekUIvLwX8RsVIW5frHgJ06P?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"325.70529801324506\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Internet-3\"><\/span>Photo: Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Green tea is the preferable beverage for summertime because it is refreshing and said to energize the body.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(99, 56, 178);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fengyoujin_%E9%A3%8E%E6%B2%B9%E7%B2%BE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\"><strong>1.&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Fengyoujin (\u98ce\u6cb9\u7cbe)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"9.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fjj1FbuQZyv4TVpQJ4dFF9q2V6lt?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Internet-4\"><\/span>Photo: Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Fengyoujing is commonly used to treat insect bites and stings, and headaches and dizziness caused by too much exposure to heat. Its ingredients include menthol, methyl salicylate, camphor, eucalyptus oil and eugenol. The Chinese people often rub some fengyoujing under their nose and on their temples.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(99, 56, 178);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Qingliangyou_%E6%B8%85%E5%87%89%E6%B2%B9\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\"><b>2.&nbsp; Qingliangyou (\u6e05\u51c9\u6cb9)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"10.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fid1_DZ4JRgds7Qx-6z6saf5ra-n?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"376.8056768558952\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Photo: Internet<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Qingliangyou, on the other hand, is a cooling balm containing similar ingredients. The menthol-based balm can be rubbed on the temples to relieve fatigue and refresh the mind.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between fengyoujing and qingliangyou is that the former is a liquid with spiky odor and the latter is a balm with a gentler, minty aroma. It\u2019s important to keep both of them away from the eyes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(99, 56, 178);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Huoxiang_Zhengqi_Liquid\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\">3.&nbsp; Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\"><\/span><\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_%E8%97%BF%E9%A6%99%E6%AD%A3%E6%B0%94%E6%B0%B4\"><\/span><b><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\">&nbsp;(\u85ff\u9999\u6b63\u6c14\u6c34)<\/span><\/strong><\/b><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"11.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FnsalARNSLLdHeifrYj0ruQDr17D?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"613\" height=\"426\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Internet-5\"><\/span>Photo: Internet<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Huoxiang zhengqi is a classic Chinese medicine used by many Chinese households to cope with stomach flu, summer colds and heatstroke. It comes in liquid or tablet form.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GIC.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"500\" height=\"543.2937181663837\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With Shanghai sweltering under the hottest summer in history, many residents are turning to tried-and-true traditional foods and remedies to keep cool, even in the era of air conditioning. 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