Brain & Focus Herbal Tea Blend
In a world of endless notifications and shrinking attention spans, your brain deserves better than a second cup of coffee. This herbal blend draws on centuries of traditional herbalism to support the very thing modern life demands most: mental clarity. Gotu Kola and Ginkgo, two of the most revered cognitive herbs in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, form the backbone of this formula, promoting blood flow to the brain and supporting memory. Sage and rosemary, long associated with remembrance and recall, add their aromatic intelligence, while peppermint refreshes the senses and orange peel lifts the spirit. The result is a tea that doesn't just wake you up, it sharpens you, calmly and clearly, without a single drop of caffeine.
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15 - 20 Minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 tbsp gotu kola, dried
1 1/2 tsp ginkgo, dried
1 1/2 tsp sage leaf, dried
3/4 tsp peppermint, dried
3/4 tsp rosemary, dried
1/4 orange peel, dried
Directions
Making the Blend
Combine Herbs
Place all dried herbs in a clean, dry bowl. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended and no single herb dominates visually.
Store
Transfer the blended herbs to an airtight container (glass jar with tight-fitting lid works best).
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Brewing the Tea
Measure
Use 1 teaspoon of the herb blend per 1 cup of boiling water.
Steep
Add the herbs to hot water in a teapot or mug.
Cover the vessel with a lid or saucer to trap essential oils and volatile compounds.
Let steep for 15 - 20 minutes for full extraction.
Strain & Serve
Strain the tea using a fine-mesh sieve or tea infuser.
Enjoy warm, or let cool and refrigerate for iced tea.