Mid-winter is a peaceful time to listen more closely to our bodies, our rhythms, and the quiet wisdom of the season.
During this time of year, tea becomes a faithful companion, a pause, a small act of devotion to yourself. Thoughtfully blended herbs can help warm the body, support immunity and sleep, soothe digestion, and gently lift the spirit without rushing or forcing change.
As you reach for your kettle, take a moment to settle into your breath and check in with how you're feeling. You might need the grounding heat of ginger, or the soft, floral embrace of chamomile. Listen to your intuition and choose a blend that helps bring you balance.
Below are our favorite tea blends in winter, crafted to support health and comfort during these colder months, along with simple ways to care for yourself as you turn inward this season.
Winter Wealth | White Tea Blend
Deep Nourishment & Cozy Quiet
Winter Wealth is a thoughtful blend made to nourish us through the heart of winter. White Mu Bai Dan tea forms a delicate base, layered with pomegranate, juniper berries, cedar, and grounding ashwagandha root.
Perfect for moments of reflection, this is a tea I love to take on quiet walks outside while admiring the still and dormant earth. Take notice of the little details.
Top 3 Herbal Benefits
- Stress & nervous system support – Ashwagandha gently supports resilience and emotional balance.
- Heart & circulatory nourishment – Hawthorn berry and rose hips traditionally support cardiovascular health.
- Antioxidant-rich immune support – White tea, berries, pomegranate, and cedar provide protective, restorative nourishment.
Ingredients:
White Mu Bai Dan Tea, Cedar Leaf, Rose Hips, Hawthorn Berry, Ashwagandha Root, Juniper Berry, Safflower, Blue Corn Flower, Dried Pomegranate Pips & Organic Pomegranate Extract
Brambly Sage | Oolong Tea Blend
Bold, Fruity & Comforting
Brambly Sage features sweet blackberries, softened by sage in a deep oolong base. Sipping this tea feels like wandering mossy trails in late summer, foraging wild berries and mushrooms, sharing laughter and adventure while walking along the hedge row.
Earthy and grounding, this blend offers warmth and comfort. With natural caffeine, it’s best sipped in the morning or early afternoon. Add a drop of honey to bring out the berry flavor or soothe a sore throat.
Top 3 Herbal Benefits
- Immune nourishment & resilience – Turkey tail mushroom, astragalus, rosehips, and elderflower offer steady support for immune health.
- Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant support – Berries and sage help soothe inflammation while providing antioxidant-rich nourishment.
- Grounding digestive support – Sage and oolong gently support digestion while helping the body feel settled and calm.
Ingredients:
Oolong Tea, Sage, Raspberry Leaves, Raspberries, Turkey Tail Mushroom, Astragalus Root, Rosehips, Elderflower & Natural Organic Blackberry Extract
Defender | Herbal Tea Blend
Daily Protection & Gentle Strength
Defender is the tea you reach for when you want to feel supported, protected, and steady. This blend brings together roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits traditionally used to fortify the body during times of stress and seasonal vulnerability.
It serves as an effective preventative tonic to keep your defenses high. Or if illness does take hold, Defender offers the support needed to recover more quickly and ease your body back to wellness. Great with honey and a slice of lemon or orange.
Top 3 Herbal Benefits
- Immune defense & recovery – Echinacea, elderberry, and astragalus help support the body’s natural immune response.
- Nourishment during fatigue or stress – Nettle offers mineral-rich support when the body feels depleted.
- Warming comfort for throat & digestion – Ginger, licorice root, and orange peel soothe and warm from within.
Ingredients:
Lemon Balm, Echinacea, Nettle, Astragalus Root, Elderberry, Licorice Root, Orange Peel & Ginger Root
Lemon Gingerly | Herbal Tea Blend
Bright Comfort for Body & Spirit
Lemon Gingerly is like a ray of warm sunshine on a gray day. Zesty citrus, warming ginger and turmeric mingle to soothe, uplift, and restore. This tea is especially welcome when the body feels achy, the throat feels tender, or digestion needs a little extra care.
It is bright without being sharp, warming without being overwhelming, a true winter comfort.
Top 3 Herbal Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory support – Ginger and turmeric help soothe inflammation and promote warmth.
- Digestive harmony – Ginger, licorice root, spearmint, and citrus peels support digestion and ease discomfort.
- Immune & throat comfort – Licorice root and lemon peel help soothe and support during seasonal challenges.
Ingredients:
Ginger Root, Lemon Verbena, Orange Peel, Turmeric, Spearmint, Lemongrass, Lemon Peel & Licorice Root
Green Up | Herbal Tea Blend
Gentle Movement & Seasonal Reset
Green Up encourages movement and renewal when the winter season begins to feel heavy. As we lean into richer comforting foods, that seasonal slowness can settle into the body as sluggishness or bloating. While this blend is a staple for the transition into Spring, it's a supportive choice whenever you feel stagnant or physically weighed down. It works in harmony with your body’s natural cleansing rhythms, gently restoring lightness and flow.
Mineral rich greens, grounding roots, warming spice and bright citrus make up this nourishing blend. Lovely as a cold infusion, Green Up keep us nourished and support's our bodies natural detoxification. Great with honey and an orange slice.
Top 3 Herbal Benefits
- Liver & blood cleansing support – Burdock root, dandelion root, and red clover support the body’s natural detoxification pathways.
- Lymphatic & circulatory movement – Warming herbs encourage gentle internal flow and balance.
- Digestive ease & metabolic support – Fennel, ginger, and citrus peels help ease heaviness and bloating.
Ingredients:
Nettle, Red Clover, Cinnamon, Burdock Root, Dandelion Root, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Ginger Root & Fennel Seed
Night Cap | Herbal Tea Blend
Deep Calm & Restful Sleep
Night Cap is a gentle exhale at the end of the day, a signal to the body that it is safe to let go of the day. This blend was formulated to quiet the mind and ease the transition into deep rest. The flavor profile is dynamically minty and floral with a hint of bitter hops.
While the hops lend extra potency, a thoughtful combination of nervines, including skullcap, passionflower, milky oat tops, and valerian work in harmony to support a steady state of relaxation. Sipping a cup about 30 minutes before bed is a great addition to an evening ritual, helping you fall asleep more easily and stay in that restful state until morning. It was our most-loved blend this past year, a reflection of how many of us are seeking a deeper, more intentional connection to our sleep.
Top 3 Herbal Benefits
- Nervous system calming – Skullcap, passionflower, milky oat tops, and lavender gently soothe an overactive mind.
- Sleep support – Valerian root and hops are traditionally used to promote deeper, more restorative sleep.
- Tension release & emotional ease – Chamomile and peppermint help relax the body while softening emotional stress.
Chamomile, Hops, Skullcap, Passionflower, Peppermint, Milky Oat Tops & Oat Straw, Lavender & Valerian Root
Gentle Winter Wellness Practices
Winter health isn’t about pushing, it’s about tending.
- Move every day. Stretch, take walks outside, and breathe in fresh air whenever you can.
- Honor your rhythms. Keep consistent bedtime and morning rituals to support your circadian rhythm.
- Prioritize sleep. Sleep is deeply healing. Practice good sleep hygiene and find routines that feel good to you. Restful sleep helps us show up as our best selves each day. Consider: Dimming lights in the evening, no screens at least 30 minutes before bed, avoid eating 2 hours before bed, calming rituals, supportive teas, and avoid alcohol.
- Stay cozy and well-fed. This is the season for warming, hearty foods—soups, stews, cooked vegetables, healthy fats, and deep nourishment.
- Remember that food is medicine. Prioritize nutrition, limit excess sugar, and listen to what your body truly needs. Incorporate herbs and spices into your dishes.
- Get creative. Paint, sew, knit, crochet, journal, or write letters and send them by mail. Let your hands and heart stay busy in ways that bring joy.
- Release the pressure to begin anew. Winter is not for blooming—it is for resting, reflecting, and restoring. The energy for growth will return in spring.
In Closing
Winter asks us to soften our expectations and deepen the ways we care for ourselves. Through warming teas, nourishing foods, gentle movement, and creative rituals, we can meet the season with grace rather than resistance.
Release the pressure to feel suddenly renewed or to find the high energy required for new growth; that is the medicine of Spring, and it will arrive in its own time. For now, allow yourself the space to rest and reflect. It is the quiet habits we cultivate and the small choices we make every day, like the tea we choose or the pause we take, that gently shape the life we want to live and the way we want to feel.
Let this be a time of quiet strength and rest without guilt, tending the inner flame so it may burn brightly as the light returns.
Brew a cup. Wrap both hands around the warmth.
You are exactly where you need to be. 🍵🌲 -Natalie
