What are the origins and customs of Grain Rain?

The origin of Grain Rain: Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring, and Grain Rain is taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys". In the traditional farming culture, the solar terms in Grain Rain link "valley" with "rain", indicating the precipitation situation, and "rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys". The most important feature of Grain Rain is the continuous spring rain, which embodies the significance of "Grain Rain" in agricultural climate and is also the reflection of ancient farming culture on festivals.

Grain Rain customs: Grain Rain solar terms pick Grain Rain tea, go to Grain Rain, eat spring, enjoy flowers and other folk customs.

Drink Grain Rain tea:

Grain Rain tea is made of new tea picked in Grain Rain on this day, and it should be picked in the morning. Grain Rain tea has green color, soft leaves, rich vitamins and amino acids, and pleasant aroma. It is said that Grain Rain tea on this day can clear fire, ward off evil spirits and improve eyesight. Therefore, no matter what the weather is in Grain Rain, people will go to Chashan to pick some new tea to drink.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Grain Rain