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Focus & Clarity Tea
A clean, uplifting daytime blend.
Difficulty: EasyPrep: 5 minSteep/Cook: 0 minYield: 1 cup
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Ingredients
1 tsp Rosemary
0.5 tsp Rhodiola
1 tsp Peppermint
Instructions
Combine dried herbs in a tea ball.
Steep in 8oz just-off-boil water, covered, 7 min.
Strain and enjoy warm.
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Airtight jar, away from light
Shelf life
6 months
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Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Also called: Rosmarinus officinalis
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Safety: Generally recognized as safe in culinary/traditional tea amounts. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or nursing, before giving to children, or if taking prescription medication.
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About & traditional use
The plant
Woody evergreen shrub with needle-like, highly aromatic leaves.
Origin
Mediterranean
Traditional use
Traditionally used culinarily and for mental clarity and digestive support.
Preparation (member detail)
How it is prepared
Steep 1 tsp dried leaf, covered, 5-8 min; more commonly used as a culinary herb.
Typical amounts
Tea: 1 tsp dried leaf per cup.
Growing guide (member detail)
Hardiness zone
7-10
Propagation
Cuttings
Sowing & planting
Plant starts in spring; overwinter indoors below zone 7
Time to harvest
Year 1
Harvesting
Snip sprigs anytime; never remove more than a third at once.
Containers
Grows well in a container
Rhodiola
Rhodiola rosea
Also called: Golden Root
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Safety: Generally recognized as safe in culinary/traditional tea amounts. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or nursing, before giving to children, or if taking prescription medication. May be stimulating — avoid late in the day if sensitive.
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About & traditional use
The plant
Cold-climate succulent perennial with a thick rose-scented root.
Origin
Arctic & mountainous regions
Traditional use
Traditionally used to support energy, mental clarity, and resilience to stress.
Preparation (member detail)
How it is prepared
Simmer 1 tsp dried root, covered, 10-15 min.
Typical amounts
Decoction: 1 tsp dried root per cup.
Growing guide (member detail)
Hardiness zone
1-7
Propagation
Seed, division
Sowing & planting
Sow in cold conditions; needs excellent drainage and cool summers
Time to harvest
4-5 years
Harvesting
Dig roots in fall of year 4+. Struggles badly in hot climates.
Containers
Grows well in a container
Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
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Safety: Generally well tolerated; may cause mild GI upset in sensitive individuals. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy, nursing, or if on medication. Those with GERD/reflux may find it worsens symptoms.
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About & traditional use
The plant
Vigorous hybrid mint with square stems and cooling-scented leaves.
Origin
Europe (hybrid origin)
Traditional use
Traditionally used to ease occasional digestive discomfort and freshen breath.
Preparation (member detail)
How it is prepared
Steep 1-2 tsp fresh or dried leaf, covered, 5-7 min.
Typical amounts
Tea: 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup, up to 3x daily.
Growing guide (member detail)
Hardiness zone
3-11
Propagation
Division, cuttings (sterile hybrid — no seed)
Sowing & planting
Plant divisions spring or fall
Time to harvest
Year 1
Harvesting
Cut stems just before flowering, when oil content peaks.
Containers
Grows well in a container
Spreading
Runs aggressively by underground stolons — grow in a container or sunken barrier.
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