Summer Memory

立夏的味道:涼茶與冰室裡的舊香港夏天記憶 | Start of Summer Flavors: Herbal Tea, Cha Chaan Teng, and Old Hong Kong Summers | 24節氣記憶系列 第7章 

立夏標誌著夏天的開始,也喚醒屬於香港的味覺記憶。從微苦的涼茶到冰室裡的凍飲與奶茶,這些味道構成了舊香港夏天的日常。本篇以飲食與城市文化為切入點,描寫立夏如何成為氣候與記憶交織的時刻。

The arrival of summer begins with Start of Summer, bringing with it a distinct sensory shift. In Hong Kong, this transition is deeply tied to taste—from bitter herbal teas to iced drinks in bustling cafés. This piece explores how seasonal change intertwines with food culture and memory, shaping the identity of old Hong Kong summers.

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