The Open Heart Tea

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Heart meridian houses the “Shen,” which can be translated as “spirit” or “heart-mind.” When it seems like one is leading only with their head, rather than their heart and values — or when one is feeling lost, disconnected, or unsettled — it’s essential to nourish and ground the Shen with calming, heart strengthening herbs. Shen essentially means our consciousness: the way we think and thus take action towards our true heart’s calling and purpose, and our ability to be fully present and connect with ourselves and those we love.*

A healthy Shen can be seen in the ‘sparkle’ in our eyes. It’s the way we ‘light up’ when we’re with someone we care for or speaking about our passion, and our ability to make eye contact and connect far beyond words during a meaningful interaction. When the Shen is strong, we are able to extend beyond ourselves and form loving relationships with other humans, animals, and nature. We cannot separate the physical heart from the proverbial “Shen” or spirit that lives within our hearts; when the health of one suffers, so does the other.*

The Open Heart loose leaf tea contains a blend of Shen tonic herbs that support our ability to feel present and hold space for ourselves and others. Rose, Motherwort, and Hawthorn nourish a vibrant Shen, supporting grounded self-awareness, a sense of meaning and connection, the ability to be intimate with all life has to offer. Sit with a warm cup of this herbal tea and allow yourself to remember your true nature and grace.*

This tea can be utilized either alone (before self care, breathwork, journaling, meditation, winding down or facing the day with a calm sense of courage) -- or with others, in community (during girl’s night, before a date or intimate evening, to set the intention for a conversation or deep connection). Drink solo when you’re in need of sweet relief and emotional support for a frazzled nervous system; when tension comes up physically and energy needs to move.*

As emotions and experiences can be processed and released, you create more room for insight and joy. Brew a cup with someone you love, or when you’re surrounded by those who are special to you. Set an intention and connect to each other’s heart spaces to facilitate meaningful moments. Share a mug of this delicate blend to slow and ground in order to deepen presence, connection and togetherness.*