Good morning, tea friends. Today’s 𝙏𝙚𝙖 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 blend is a little different from the last few blends. This one feels soft, golden, and comforting — the kind of tea you reach for when your body is tired, your mind feels full, and you just need a gentle moment to come back to yourself. This week’s blend is: 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙙 A gentle tea for soft evenings, tired bodies, and easing back into yourself. After the last couple of weeks, this feels like the kind of tea I need. Between helping with my daughter and grandbaby being sick, dealing with my shoulder hurting so badly that simple things have felt hard, and still trying to show up for my community and my own wellness, I keep being reminded that care does not have to be complicated. Sometimes care looks like one warm cup of tea. One quiet breath. One page in a journal. One moment where you stop pushing and ask, “What do I need right now?” 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: 🌼 Chamomile — 1 part Traditionally used for calming support, rest, and gentle relaxation. 🌾 Oatstraw — 1 part A nourishing herb traditionally used to support the nervous system and help the body feel replenished. 🍋 Lemon peel — ½ part Bright, citrusy, uplifting, and adds a light summer flavor. 🌿 Cinnamon chips — ¼ part Warming, cozy, and traditionally used to support digestion and circulation. 🤍 Vanilla — tiny pinch or a drop of food-grade vanilla extract, optional Soft, comforting, and gives the blend a cozy sweetness. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁: Add 1–2 teaspoons of the blend to a cup. Pour hot water over the herbs. Cover and steep for 8–10 minutes. Strain and sip slowly. This is a lovely tea for late afternoon, after dinner, or anytime you need a softer reset. Before you sip, ask yourself: 𝒲𝒽ℯ𝓇ℯ 𝒹ℴ ℐ 𝓃ℯℯ𝒹 𝓂ℴ𝓇ℯ ℯ𝒶𝓈ℯ 𝒾𝓃 𝓂𝓎 𝓁𝒾𝒻ℯ 𝓇𝒾ℊ𝒽𝓉 𝓃ℴ𝓌? Maybe your body needs ease. Maybe your schedule needs ease. Maybe your mind needs ease. Maybe your expectations of yourself need ease. The 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 and 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 for this blend is attached so you can make the tea and learn more about each herb.