I’ve always found tea to be a quiet kind of ritual that slows me down, draws me inward, and helps me reset. While the kettle comes to life, I stand at the kitchen window and look out toward the forest behind our home. The trees, steady and unhurried, invite me to slip briefly into daydream mode.
For a moment, I let go.
I just… breathe.
I set aside the weight of the headlines and fury of the world, and I let myself simply be human, anchored in what is here, now. This beautiful world. The happy laughter of my children drifting from the other room. My husband’s steady kindness.
There’s something sacred in these ordinary moments.
Here is a cozy herbal tea blend to warm you this fall.
Ingredients (Makes about 3 servings)
- 1.5 tbsp dried rooibos
- 1 tsp dried tulsi (supports your nervous system)
- 2 tsp dried orange peel
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp of grated fresh ginger root
- 3 cloves
- 2 black peppercorns
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed
- Raw honey, to taste
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients (except the honey) in a teapot or pot.
- Boil 4 cups of water, then pour over the herbs and spices.
- Cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain, then stir in raw honey to taste.
Add a splash of milk for a chai-like feel.
Also, if you want some delicious healthy dessert and treat ideas to compliment your personal tea party, you must check out my children’s lovely new cookbook. You will be so inspired and enjoy every single treat in it!
