【立秋迎涼意，初秋甜湯】
不知道大家有沒有發現，在上週（8/7）二十四節氣已經悄悄跨過悶熱的大暑、迎來了立秋，夜晚的風不再那麼悶熱了。
在秋天的第一個節氣，最適合用溫和的食材滋潤身心。這個週末（8/15），我們特別選用台中石岡新鮮白木耳與苗栗公館鄉農會的紅棗乾，為大家熬煮一鍋能吃到食材天然原味的銀耳紅棗甜湯。還記得去年秋分之際與館內旅人分享時，不論是台灣在地還是來自國外的旅人，品嘗之後都驚艷不已！
這次的甜湯，我們一樣用心嚴選在地好食材：
台中在地特選｜石岡隆谷養菇場有機新鮮白木耳 選用台灣自營農場直送的有機生鮮銀耳，在恆溫環控室中細心呵護成長，從育菌到出菇嚴格把關品質，全程無農藥。新鮮白木耳熬煮出來的甜湯與一般市面上買到的乾銀耳不同，風味鮮甜口感滑順。
台灣特選食材｜苗栗公館鄉農會紅棗乾 常購買中藥材的朋友一定知道，市面上常見大多為進口紅棗乾，但台灣其實有自產的紅棗，而台灣最大的紅棗產地就在苗栗，栽培歷史最早可追溯至清朝末年。歷經多年的在地適應與融合風土，台灣紅棗發展出了獨特的品種與風味，在盛產期(七月中~八月中)甚至能在市場上買到新鮮的紅棗當水果吃。
這個週末，歡迎來台中走走，來旅巷喝一碗甜湯迎接不再燠熱的天氣！
【Welcoming Autumn’s Breeze: Early Autumn Sweet Soup】
Did you notice that last week (Aug 7th), the solar term quietly transitioned from the sweltering Major Heat into Early Autumn (Liqiu)? The evening breeze is no longer so humid and warm.
As we enter the very first period of autumn, it is the perfect time to nourish both body and mind with gentle, wholesome ingredients. This coming weekend (Aug 15th), we are preparing a freshly brewed Tremella & Red Date Sweet Soup made with fresh white fungus from Shigang, Taichung, and dried red dates from the Gongguan Farmers’ Association in Miaoli. We still fondly remember sharing this with our guests during the Autumn Equinox last year—both local and international travelers were genuinely delighted by its pure, natural flavor!
For this batch, we’ve carefully chosen top-quality local produce:
Local Specialty from Taichung | Organic Fresh Tremella from Shigang Longgu Mushroom Farm
Sourced directly from an organic farm in Taiwan, this fresh tremella is grown in a climate-controlled environment with strict quality checks from cultivation to harvest, completely free of pesticides. Unlike typical dried tremella, freshly brewed tremella yields a naturally sweet, silky texture that is exceptionally refreshing.
Selected Taiwan Ingredient | Dried Red Dates from Miaoli Gongguan Farmers’ Association
Those familiar with traditional ingredients know that most dried jujubes on the market are imported. However, Taiwan grows its own exceptional red dates, with Miaoli being the largest producing region. With a cultivation history dating back to the late Qing Dynasty, local farming has developed a unique variety tailored to Taiwan’s rich soil and climate. During peak harvest season (mid-July to mid-August), they can even be enjoyed fresh right off the market!
This weekend, come visit Taichung, enjoy the cooling evening breeze, and stop by Loosha Hostel for a warm, comforting bowl of sweet soup as we embrace the crisp autumn days ahead!
