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Caffeine Content

No caffeine in this tea – because your inspired daydreams shouldn’t come with a side of racing heartbeats!

Tasting Notes

Lemongrass adds a subtle citrus note to the tea while providing essential nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants that contribute to overall health. Chamomile is renowned for its calming properties, making it a popular choice for alleviating stress and promoting relaxation. Spearmint brings a touch of coolness to the blend, which can help to soothe digestive issues and lend a sense of invigoration. Valerian, a well-known herb for promoting relaxation and restful sleep, contributes to the calming nature of this blend. Lastly, anise lends a hint of natural sweetness and has been traditionally used to support digestion and alleviate mild discomfort.

Health Benefit

Calming

Lemongrass, Chamomile, Spearmint, Valerian, and Anise each contribute uniquely to a calming effect: Lemongrass soothes with its citrusy aroma, Chamomile relaxes with its gentle sedative properties, Spearmint refreshes and eases tension, Valerian works as a natural tranquillizer promoting deep relaxation, and Anise adds a touch of sweetness while aiding in digestion and calming the nervous system.

Ingredients

Lemongrass, Chamomile, Spearmint, Valerian, Anise

Inspiration

Humility / Dbaadendziwin

The Seven Grandfather Teachings are timeless principles that guide the Anishinaabe on how to live a good life. These teachings have been passed down through generations and guide our interactions with the world and each other. To live a good life, we must apply all of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, and Wisdom. These interconnected principles help us lead a balanced and harmonious life.

Humility is one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings and is considered a fundamental value. Humility is the teaching that encourages individuals to recognize their place in the world and to cultivate a sense of modesty, respect, and interconnectedness with all of creation. It emphasizes the importance of not being arrogant or boastful and promotes balance and harmony in one's relationships with others and the natural world.

In the Seven Grandfather Teachings context, humility encourages individuals to approach life with a sense of reverence for all living beings and acknowledge that each being has its unique role and significance. It involves recognizing one's strengths and abilities without seeking to dominate or overpower others. Humility encourages individuals to listen and learn from others, respecting the wisdom and experiences that others bring to the table.

By practicing humility, individuals contribute to a peaceful and balanced existence, both within themselves and in their interactions with others and the environment. It's a reminder of the interconnectedness of all life forms and the importance of maintaining harmony and respect in all aspects of life.

Description

Chamomile + Valerian Herbal Tea

Our Humility (Dbaadendziwin) Tea captures the very essence of modesty and humility found within the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Our Humility tea is carefully handcrafted, with a unique blend of ingredients that encapsulate the spirit of humility while fostering a sense of serenity and peace. The harmonious combination of lemongrass, chamomile, spearmint, valerian, and anise creates a soothing, fruity, and invigorating tea that not only delights the taste buds but also promotes overall well-being. This delicate yet lively blend brings together a delightful array of soothing, fruity, zesty, and sweet flavors, forming a captivating tea experience that connects us to the essence of the plants and their creation of a rich and unforgettable taste.

Humility tea helps to ground an active mind, even on the busiest of days; it serves to reconnect us with the most meaningful aspects of our lives. In harmony with the principles of the Seven Grandfather teachings, our tea consistently embodies the notion of self-awareness and the recognition of our humble beginnings, offering an inspiring model for others to follow.

Artist

Melissa Brant

Melissa Brant stands tall and proud as an Indigenous woman, holding multifaceted roles: a mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Beyond these intimate roles, Melissa's identity blossoms vibrantly as a multidisciplinary artist specializing in face and body painting.

To Melissa, art is not just a medium of expression; it's a beacon, illuminating the richness of culture. It plays a pivotal role in weaving together generations, offering a platform to share knowledge, inspire the youth, and connect with the wisdom of elders. It becomes a silent yet powerful communicator, voicing sentiments when words fall short. She celebrates healing, understanding, acceptance, purpose, and illumination through her art.

Every brushstroke echoes her gratitude to those who paved the path before her, those walking beside her, and those who will trail-blaze in the future. Melissa's exceptional talent emerges most brilliantly when she merges illusion with body art, ushering her work into a realm of innovation and vision.

Over the past decade, her artistry has traversed a broad spectrum - from abstract creations and lifelike portraits to expansive murals and enchanting masquerades. Whether working on canvas, glass, or human skin, Melissa's touch metamorphoses the ordinary into extraordinary.