24th September 2019 / /
As Beijing enters autumn, we also enter the season for fresh Lotus seeds蓮子! A medicinal food, according to Chinese medical theory its mild sweetness, astringency and bitterness can help improve ones digestive system and calm the mind. After greedily finishing a box to myself in an afternoon, I noticed myself taking deeper breaths and in a much calmer frame of mind, always a plus in such a hectic big city.
