Grain Rain — 2025 insights
Grain Rain谷雨
Grain Rain is the last spring term. Frequent showers nurture tea buds and rice seedlings, especially in southern China's terraced fields.
Key dates
Gregorian date: 2025-04-20
Lunar date: Third lunar month, 23rd day, 乙巳 year
Arrives around April 20 to 21
Seasonal origin
Timely rain nourishes young grains, ensuring healthy shoots.
Seasonal verse
Light rain moistens the soil, wind carries the scent of tea. Farmers hurry to transplant seedlings as swallows skim across the lake.
Customs
Tea farmers begin harvesting famous spring teas. Fisherfolk along the coast host rituals thanking the sea for safety.
Seasonal food
New tea brewed with spring water is cherished. Stir-fried river shrimp, baby bok choy, and tender fava beans dominate seasonal menus.
Guidance
Humidity rises, so protect the spleen and stomach. Choose mildly warming dishes with ginger or perilla, and avoid sitting in damp clothes after rain.