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Tuesday Tea Time Trivia: Holiday Harmony Blend
Meet the Blend
This week's tea captures the magic of the holidays while keeping stress at bay! Our Holiday Harmony blend features cinnamon bark, tulsi, orange peel, licorice root, and rose petals. It tastes like the holidays smell—warm, spicy, and comforting—while supporting your nervous system through the busy season.
Herb Spotlight
- Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum spp.) Our herb of the month! Cinnamon is warming, circulation-stimulating, and naturally sweet. It helps regulate blood sugar, supports digestion after rich holiday meals, and brings that cozy holiday feeling we all crave. Plus, it's a gentle mood lifter!
- Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, Holy Basil) This adaptogen is your secret weapon against holiday stress. Tulsi helps balance cortisol levels, supports adrenal health, and promotes calm alertness—perfect for navigating family gatherings and holiday to-do lists.
- Orange Peel (Citrus × sinensis) Dried orange peel adds bright citrus notes and is rich in vitamin C. It's uplifting to the spirit, supports digestion, and brings that festive orange-spice combination we associate with the holidays.
- Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) This natural sweetener and adaptogen supports adrenal function and adds a pleasant sweetness that balances the spices. It's like nature's candy cane in your tea!
- Rose Petals (Rosa centifolia) Rose petals bring heart-opening energy and emotional balance to this blend. They're cooling and help temper the warming spices while adding a touch of floral elegance.
Benefits of the Blend
This blend is designed to keep you grounded and joyful during the holiday season. The warming spices (cinnamon and orange peel) support circulation and digestion, while the adaptogens (tulsi and licorice) help manage holiday stress. Rose petals add emotional support for those moments when family dynamics get intense!
How to Prepare:
- 1 teaspoon dried cinnamon bark (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 1 teaspoon dried tulsi
- ½ teaspoon dried orange peel
- ½ teaspoon dried licorice root
- ½ teaspoon dried rose petals
- Pour 1 cup hot water over the herbs
- Steep covered for 10-15 minutes
- Strain and sweeten with honey if desired. Perfect as a morning energizer or evening wind-down. Drink 1-3 cups daily throughout the holiday season.
Store in an airtight container away from light and heat. This festive blend will stay fresh for up to 12 months and makes a wonderful homemade gift!
Fun Trivia:
- Cinnamon was once more valuable than gold and was used as currency in ancient times
- Orange peel was traditionally hung in doorways during winter to ward off illness and bring good fortune
- Tulsi is burned as incense in Indian homes during festivals to purify the space and invite blessings
- Licorice root was found in Egyptian pharaohs' tombs and was considered essential for the afterlife journey
- Rose petals were scattered at Roman feasts to promote love, joy, and prevent overindulgence
Holiday herb quiz time! Which spice in this blend was once considered so precious it was used as currency and given as gifts to royalty?
A) Orange Peel
B) Licorice Root
C) Cinnamon
D) Rose Petals
Share your answer below and tell us: What's your favorite holiday tradition that helps you stay centered during the busy season? 🎄✨
Download the materia medica for your personal use.
May this Holiday Harmony blend bring you peace, joy, and all the cozy feelings of the season!
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Tuesday Tea Time Trivia: Holiday Harmony Blend
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