Winter Blues Tea (12-Week Blend)

Janet's own seasonal mood-support blend, sipped through the darker months. Matcha offers a gentle lift, gotu kola and ginkgo biloba support mental clarity and circulation, St. John's Wort is traditionally used for low mood, and mint, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric round it out into a warming, grounding cup.

What You Need

• ½ tsp matcha
• 1 tsp gotu kola tea
• 1 tsp dried St. John's Wort
• 1 tsp dried ginkgo biloba
• 1 tsp dried mint
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp dried ground ginger
• ½ tsp dried ground turmeric

Method

1. Put all ingredients in a loose leaf tea ball or tea bag.
2. Add boiling water to a cup and steep for 10 minutes.
3. Add honey if desired.

Tips & Notes

• St. John's Wort interacts with many common medications, including antidepressants, birth control, and blood thinners — check with a healthcare provider before drinking this regularly if you take any prescription medication.
• Matcha contains a small amount of caffeine — enjoy this one earlier in the day if you are sensitive.
• This is meant as a 12-week seasonal cycle rather than a year-round daily tea; take a break after 12 weeks.

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