What are the ancient summer drinks

Ancient summer drinks are: honey water, five-color drink, cooked water, ice tea, Dutch water, thirsty water and so on.

One, honey water

A drink called "honey water" appeared in the Han Dynasty. The so-called honey water, is in the well water and add honey and stir, with modern people now often drink honey water is similar.

Second, the five-color drink

The five-color drink refers to the five colors of the drink, respectively, the green drink (Fu Fang Leaf), white drink (buttermilk), Xuan Drink (乌梅), yellow drink (江桂), and red drink (楥禊根).

Three, cooked water

In the Song Dynasty, from royalty, down to the common people have the habit of drinking cooked water. Cooked water is with perilla, cardamom, cloves, osmanthus and other spices infused drink, similar to today's herbal tea, more common cooked water: cardamom cooked water, fragrant flowers cooked water, bamboo leaves cooked water.

Four, iced tea

Iced tea is brewed by the tea leaves and then put into the refrigerator, drink hot water into the time, thus forming a cool and refreshing drink.

Fifth, the Dutch water

The Qing Dynasty, the same period, a foreign drink called "Dutch water" was introduced to China, somewhat similar to the soda drink. Because of its reliance on imports, only the emperor and a few officials were eligible to enjoy it at first.

Six, thirsty water

Thirsty water is made from a variety of fruits boiled into a concentrated drink, when used and then diluted with water, in addition to apples, prunes and other fruits to make thirsty water, but also with cinnamon, cloves and other spices to make thirsty water.