Frost’s Descent, 23 October to 6 November
The journal

Knowledge

Seasons, herbs and the Chinese tradition: a plain letter, following the 24 breaths of the solar calendar.

  1. L’automne du producteur : récolte, séchage, conservation - BotaQi Cold Dew 8 to 22 October

    The grower’s autumn: harvest, drying, storage

    While the cities count the shortening days, the fields live their most intense season: harvest, drying, sorting.Featured October 15, 2026 4 min read Read the article
  2. Rosée froide (寒露 Hánlù) : se couvrir, se resserrer - BotaQi Cold Dew 8 to 22 October

    Cold Dew (寒露 Hánlù): covering up, drawing in

    From 8 to 22 October, the Cold Dew (寒露 Hánlù) thickens the mornings: we cover up, we draw in, and the warm aromatics return to the kitche...October 8, 2026 4 min read