“稀米茶”是我省荆州地区北部一带城乡居民用以盛夏防暑降温的一种主要饮食,它取料单纯,制作简便,深受当地人民的喜爱。现就有关内容作一简介,以飨读者。制剂起源“稀米茶”起源于春秋战国时期。相传战国时楚倾襄王游于郢中(今湖北省江陵县西北一带,原为楚国的别邑),天气炎热,骄阳似火,他腹内饥饿,口中干渴,便叫家厨做“清汤、清香、清凉、清甜” “Diluted rice tea” is a main diet for the urban and rural residents in the northern part of the Jingzhou area of ​​the province to cool down during summer heatstroke. It is simple to take, simple to make and is popular with local people. A brief introduction to the relevant content is provided to readers. Origin of the preparation “dilute rice tea” originated in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period. According to legend, during the Warring States period, Chu Chuanxi traveled in Yuzhong (now in the northwest area of ​​Jiangling County, Hubei Province, originally known as the State of Chu). The weather was hot and the sun was hot. He was hungry in his belly and thirsty in his mouth. “Break, fresh, cool, sweet”