CALM

Breathe, release

Purpose: True to the name… find your calm. This lovely blend is nourishing to the nervous system with nervines (food for the nervous system), adaptogens (adrenal system support) and whole body tonics offering needed support to find a more relaxed and calm state. It's wonderful when you want to calm just a bit but still want to get things done in the day. It can also bring a wonderful evening chill;, not sleepy, just a bit more relaxed. Can be drank as needed or daily for deeper support.

Pick me if: You sometimes need support finding your chill OR if chronic stress has you in a heightened state and you would benefit from a daily relaxation tonic.

Flavor profile: Lightly floral, herbaceous, relaxed

Organic Ingredients: Chamomile flower, Ashwaganda root, Passionflower aerials, Linden leaf and flower, Lavender buds, Lemonbalm aerials, Wood Betony aerials, Motherwort leaf Caffeine free

Understanding the Ingredients: A professionally formulated blend focused purely on the nervous system and gentle relaxation. I've learned after years of practicing herbalism that it's important when making a "calming" blend to tend to the adrenals  as well as offer in-the-moment calming support. Ive included the following in this formula:   ASHWAGANDHA- the calming adaptogen I chose to help the HPA axis better balance adrenal function often brought on from a constant stressed state .  This herb, as an adaptogen, works with the body to aid adjusting the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems back in proper balance helping to calm that “fight or flight” response thats a bit too engaged.  However, this works slowly and deeply so it is good to surround an adaptogen with faster acting nervines to provide relief in the moment as well as make it easier on the adaptogen to do its job. I chose different ones who specialize in soothing different signals.   PASSIONFLOWER- a nervine herb nourishing to the nervous system while being especially helpful for racing thoughts and mental stress. LINDEN- a nervous system nourisher calming to the body while also beneficial to the cardiovascular system, immune system, and nervous system.   LAVENDER- an aromatically soothing herb with nervine properties and lovely flavor. LEMONBALM- nourishing to the nervous system and digestive tension.  WOOD BETONY- a nervous system nourishing herb noted to calm tight muscles. MOTHERWORT- a nervous system nourishing herb noted to soothe "heart stress" which is tension felt in the heart through palpitations, tightness, and elevated blood pressure.  

Note: Some people find this blend to actually help with focus and alertness once it has calmed the "chatter" and allows them to focus more clearly.  Some people find this blend very calming and it's too relaxing to be productive in a day. Everyone is different so try this blend at a time you are able to find out how it affects you.  

Not your ordinary teabag: Our hand-made teabags are large since they are a full portion to provide you with the intended benefit and desired support. Each one may be re-steeped several times throughout the day. The brewed tea may also be saved in the fridge over night and enjoyed chilled the following day. They are each handcrafted in perfect measurement within a microplastic free teabag and hand stapled with a stainless steel staple. This is slow craft herbalism with care.

{10 pack is 2.1oz and 3 pack is .63oz }

Loose leaf or bagged are both created in very small batches in our woodland teahouse from thoughtfully sourced ingredients and professionally formulated by Leah, owner and clinical herbalist.

HOW TO BREW:

Bagged:  Use 1 tea bag per 16 oz of 185 ºF water. Begin drinking when temperature is comfortable but never remove tea bag. Add more hot water once the cup is finished for a second or third infusion for full benefit.  

Loose Leaf:  Use 1.5 Tb per 16 oz of 185 ºF water and steep a minimum of 20 minutes. I really enjoy placing loose leaf in a French press, pouring off the tea to drink, and recovering with more water for a full day infusion of full benefit.  

The longer these herbs steep the better and more potent the herbal infusion will be. Add sweetness if you prefer.  

Earth first packaging: Our packaging is intentionally minimal and environmentally conscious.  The kraft bags holding our teas are 100% recycled and backyard compostable.  Our teabags are compostable, as well as the herbs inside, once the staple is removed.  They love to return to the earth.  We are constantly seeking ways we can do better and lessen our impact.   

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe in regards to disease or illness as herbs are not drugs, and I am not a licensed medical professional. I am a plant wisdom keeper known as a clinical herbalist. Through the art of tea, I am passing on plant wisdom and teaching herbalism so you too can carry this ancient knowledge forward and feel more empowered toward regaining and maintaining your own whole body wellness.

*[These teas are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any illness, disease or condition, and have not been evaluated by the FDA as a drug.]