peppermint cooling & calming Peppermint was cultivated as early as the 13th century and ancient Romans were some of the first connoisseurs. It was commonly used to flavor wines and food, and noblewomen were known to braid it into crowns to wear on their heads (highly recommend). Peppermint is beloved for it's invigorating flavor but it is also a medicinal powerhouse. It has a natural cooling effect, and has been used to soothe nausea, stomach aches and even insomnia for thousands of years. 💤 RESEARCH TELLS US: Peppermint has been shown to relax muscles in your digestive system and improve various digestive issues like upset stomach and nausea. Peppermint can reduce headaches and migraines (and even sooth hangover symptoms). Peppermint tea, which...
Rooibos Tea caffeine free & naturally sweet Rooibos tea (roy-bows) translates to "red bush tea," and is a smooth and naturally honey flavored herbal tisane grown in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape. Indigenous people have used the leaves to make herbal remedies for almost 300 years! Fun fact: Rooibos doesn't grow red on the bush, it is actually green, but turns red in an oxidation process, much like green and red chile! While red rooibos is more common, green rooibos is also wonderfully flavorful (it's in our Butterfly Garden and Prickly Pear Tea). Green rooibos has a more delicate, herbal flavor, and steeps into a light orange-yellow cup of tea. Read more on the health properties of rooibos tea ⬇ RESEARCH TELLS...
strawberries a symbol of new starts & abundance 🌱 Strawberries remind us of the first days of spring and of new beginnings. 🌸 While we have about a month until spring makes its great debut, it's still exciting to start thinking about the quickly approaching season. Maybe it's time you brew up your first cup of iced tea for the season. 🤔 After all, strawberries are one of the first plants to produce fruit after the long winter. Strawberries are recognized for their rich vitamin c and folic acid contents, which are great for promoting a healthy skin and cell function. Here's what the science says: Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, folate (vitamin B9), and potassium. Strawberries may decrease...
ashwagandha improves sexual function & reduces stress 🌿 🌿 🌿 Get a boost! Ashwagandha literally translates to "smell of the horse" and it is because yes, it does smell kinda like a horse, (by itself, not in our tea! 😆) BUT it was also named that because it is said that this root can impart the strength and stamina of a horse too! It is actually famous for increasing strength, muscle performance and stamina for other things like... ya know. 😜 Read more about the health benefits. ⬇︎ Shop our favorite ashwagandha products: NaughTEA This blend is intended to relax you, boost your mood, and soothe your stress. Drink daily to promote hormonal balance and libido. Brainiac Tincture This tincture...
raspberry leaf 🌿 💓 🌿 Your yoni will thank you. Yoni is a Sanskrit word that interprets to "womb," "vagina," or, our favorite, "source." Why are we talking about yonis? Well, raspberry leaf is an old friend. Raspberry leaves were originally used to prepare a woman's womb for childbirth and today many people believe in the leaf's power to improve the birthing experience. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should OF COURSE consult with your doctor on what you should and shouldn't be consuming. But we were pretty impressed by this yoni-friendly leaf. ⬇ Here's what researchers say about raspberry leaf: Raspberry leaves help relieve premenstrual symptoms, such as cramping, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Raspberry leaf tea is used to strengthen...
