We all have daily rhythms — even if we’re not paying attention to them.
You wake up (maybe a bit groggy), push through your mid-morning rush, hit that 3 PM slump, and then collapse at night hoping for good sleep. But what if your body is whispering at every stage of the day... and you just haven’t been listening?
That’s where herbal tea comes in — not as a trend, but as a gentle daily anchor. A rhythm. A ritual. A kind companion.
As author Anne Lamott once said,
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.”
Sometimes, a cup of tea is that exact pause we need.
Morning: Wake Gently, Don’t Jolt
You don’t have to start the day with a double-shot espresso to “function.” In fact, your cortisol levels (the natural hormone that helps you wake up) are already highest in the morning.
Instead of pushing through that fragile window with stimulants, try starting with something supportive. A light black or green tea — like a blend with sencha, white tea, or peppermint — can ease you into the day without the crash.
Did you know?
Green tea contains L-theanine — an amino acid that promotes calm focus. Monks have used it for centuries to meditate deeply without falling asleep.
Try this: A cup of Herbal Sunrise Tea or Herbal Focus Tea when your feet first hit the floor.
Midday: Digest, Move, Think
Lunchtime is when your body is working hard — digesting food, processing your morning, and trying not to sink into that post-lunch fog.
This is a great time for digestive teas with herbs like ginger, licorice root, flaxseed, or dandelion — known for gently supporting your gut and keeping your system moving.
Feeling mentally sluggish? Herbs like rosemary and turmeric can also offer subtle clarity without overstimulation.
“The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” — Ann Wigmore
Try this: A mid-afternoon cup of Digestive Harmony Tea instead of another coffee hit.
(Herbs count too.)
Evening: Unwind Without the Wine
As the sun goes down, your body begins producing melatonin — your natural sleep hormone. This is when calming herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, and passionflower work best.
The goal here isn’t to knock you out. It’s to bring you back into yourself — gently, intentionally.
Did you know?
In ancient Greece, chamomile was called “ground apple” (khamai + melon) because of its gentle fragrance and relaxing effect. It was used to calm both people and garden pests.
Try this: Brew a warm mug of Sleepy Garden Tea or Relax & Unwind Tea while you dim the lights. Sip slowly. Breathe.
Before Bed: The Final Reset
This is when you stop giving to the world and finally give back to yourself.
Make it a ritual: put your phone away, put your kettle on. This is your moment to downshift your nervous system, sip slowly, and prepare for real rest — not just sleep, but rest.
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the whole earth revolves — slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Try this: End your day with a cup of Complexion Beauty Tea Blend. Add a candle. Add quiet. Repeat.
Herbal tea isn’t magic. It’s not a cure-all.
But it is a quiet way to work with your body, not against it.
Start noticing your rhythms. Start listening to what your body asks for in different moments. Then let your tea support that.
And if you’re not sure what to sip and when — we’ve got a full range to explore, no pressure, just possibilities.