July Birth Tea
Birth Tea
Mint Tea
Mint tea emerged from the fusion of British green tea culture brought to Morocco in the 19th century and locally grown fresh mint. Called 'Atay' in Morocco, it is regarded as an art form similar to Japanese tea ceremony. The distinctive practice of pouring from a height creates a waterfall-like sound that provides auditory coolness. Like Japanese summer traditions of wind chimes and water sprinkling, it embodies the wisdom of experiencing coolness through all five senses. The strong cooling effect of peppermint harmonizes with the sweet aroma of spearmint, healing bodies and minds tired from heat. As Tanabata wishes flutter in the breeze, mint leaves dancing in hot water create a refreshing scene as if summer wishes were reaching toward heaven.
Features
- Multi-layered cooling sensation from the perfect blend of peppermint and spearmint
- Creates coolness from within through menthol's temperature-regulating effects
- Improves summer fatigue-induced appetite loss through digestive promotion
- Moroccan pouring ritual from height brings coolness to sight and sound
Personality
- Refreshing and sociable personality that maintains clear thinking even in intense heat
- Full of festive vitality, cheerfully bringing people together for enjoyable times
- Dual nature that is both stimulating and gently embracing, like a summer evening breeze
- Aspirational spirit full of hope, like Tanabata wishes reaching toward heaven
Symbolic Meaning
- Symbol of wisdom and adaptability for overcoming intense heat
- Symbol of internationality representing cultural fusion and harmony
- Sacred plant of purification power, promoting mental and physical refreshment
- Testament of love that deepens hospitality and family bonds
Reason for Selection
- Selected as practical wisdom for cooling the body, aligning with the end of Japan's rainy season and arrival of full summer
- The liberation of Tanabata festival resonates with mint's refreshing, freeing aroma
- Valued for enhancing sociability during the season of gatherings like summer festivals and fireworks
- Perfect month for fusing traditional Japanese cooling methods with global heat-coping wisdom
Protection & Effects
- Protective power against heat exhaustion and heatstroke prevention
- Purifying action that regulates digestive system and protects from summer food poisoning
- Heals mental fatigue and protects the mind from heat-induced irritability and insomnia
- Power to strengthen social bonds and protect relationships from loneliness and alienation
Trials & Growth
- Trial of maintaining balance to preserve natural temperature regulation while adapting to strong cooling effects
- Challenge of developing flexibility to harmonize with others while maintaining a stimulating personality
- Task of cultivating wisdom to create lasting coolness without relying on momentary refreshment
- Trial of creativity in creating new culture while maintaining balance between tradition and innovation