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The Brew Guide

The small precisions that bring each blend into its fullest expression. Slip in the key from your ritual card to enter.

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The Art of Brewing

Temperature, time, water. The small precisions that turn a hot drink into a quiet ceremony.

The Foundations

Four small things that change everything.

Water
Filtered, fresh
Re-boiled water loses oxygen, which dulls the flavour. Always start fresh.
Measure
1 tsp / 250ml
A heaped teaspoon per cup. Two if you want a stronger character.
Time
Set a timer
Over-steeping turns delicate herbs bitter. The clock is your friend.
Vessel
Glass or porcelain
Avoid metal that imparts taste. A clear pot lets you watch the leaves unfurl.

The Three Blends

Each asks for a slightly different touch.

No.01

Calm — the evening blend

Chamomile, Linden, Rose Petal, Passion Flower, Lemon Verbena.

Temperature
95°C
Steep Time
5–7 min
Measure
1 tsp / 250ml
Best Time
Evening, before sleep
Pro Tip

Inhale the chamomile vapours as the leaves unfurl. The aroma triggers the same calming pathways as the cup itself.

Cover the pot while it steeps. Chamomile's most calming compounds are volatile and lift away with the steam if left open.

No.02

Focus — the morning blend

Ginseng, Hibiscus, Rosehip, Lemon Peel, Rosemary, Mint.

Temperature
85°C
Steep Time
5–7 min
Measure
1 tsp / 250ml
Best Time
Morning to early afternoon
Pro Tip

Inhale the rosemary vapours during infusion. The scent alone has long been associated with mental clarity in herbal tradition.

Slightly cooler water keeps the hibiscus bright and the ginseng smooth. Boiling water can turn this blend astringent.

No.03

Hormone Balance — the cycle blend

Chasteberry, Peppermint, Sweet Fennel, Calendula, Ginger, Rosehip, Rose Petal.

Temperature
90°C
Steep Time
7–9 min
Measure
1 tsp / 250ml
Best Time
Daily, with consistency
Pro Tip

Inhale the peppermint and fennel vapours during infusion. Let the scent ground the nervous system before the first sip.

Chasteberry rewards consistency. Traditional herbalism suggests this blend works best as a daily companion rather than an occasional cup.

Small kindnesses

  • Warm the pot with a little hot water before brewing. The temperature stays truer.
  • If the cup tastes too strong, lengthen the next steep with more water rather than less time.
  • Loose leaf can be brewed twice. The second cup is gentler, often more meditative.
  • Store your blends in their original pouch, sealed, away from light and heat.
  • Honey or a slice of citrus is welcome. Milk is a personal choice but rarely needed with herbal blends.

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