Major Heat ( 大暑) marks the hottest period of the year in the traditional Chinese calendar, when summer reaches its peak.

　　In Anhui, a bowl of chilled mung bean soup is a classic way to enjoy the season. Made with mung beans, barley, lotus seeds, and rock sugar, it is slowly cooked, cooled, and served cold for a sweet and refreshing summer treat.

　　大暑是二十四节气中最炎热的时节，也意味着一年中暑气最盛的时候到来。

　　在安徽，人们会用一碗冰镇绿豆汤迎接盛夏。绿豆搭配薏米、莲子和冰糖慢慢熬煮，放凉后冰镇饮用，清甜爽口，是当地人夏日里最熟悉的味道。