According to the Zhouli Tianguan, ancient China had designated "Beverage Masters" responsible for crafting beverages like the six winter brews and six summer infusions. In the Ming dynasty, classic texts like Agricultural Administration defined "thirst-quenching water" as "beverages", while during the Sui and Tang dynasties, these drinks were called "yinzi". Over 100 traditional medicinal tea recipes for summer heat relief are recorded in ancient Chinese texts—for example, Yinshan Zhengyao describes a "Litchi Syrup Water" that could relieve thirst, and Widely Manual of Aromatic Plants mentions a method for creating thirst-quenching water by pressing lemon juice and boiling it with sugar. The Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica mentions that Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty instructed the Hanlin Academy to hold a beverage competition, which crowned "Perilla Infusion" as the top drink. Additionally, Tales of WuLin records that people in the Song Dynasty liked to drink "snow-soaked bean water" to cool down the summer.

The FBIF2025 Classics Revival Competition will invite leading ingredient companies to delve into ancient texts and draw inspiration from traditional "ancient drink" recipes. The challenge is to creatively craft a modern "ancient drink" with an innovative twist, offering brands a comprehensive ingredient solution for "plant-based drink" product development. Audience members will be able to taste these creations on-site and evaluate them across sensory dimensions, including flavor, color, and aroma, ultimately voting for their favorite "ancient drink". Join FBIF2025 Drink Talks to witness the revival of ancient flavors with a modern twist!