Eye, Skin, Liver

For when your body is overworked and needs a reset.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that the liver is a system that "opens into the eyes" and shows on the skin. Late nights, long screen hours, spicy and greasy food, and alcohol all build what TCM calls internal heat. It shows up in the form of dry, tired eyes, a dull or congested complexion, and a dry mouth.

Our tea brings together four botanicals in three movements: nourish, cool and brighten. Bright citrus up front, with a clean, bitter finish from dandelion.

Ingredient Breakdown

How they work together: cooling herbs alone can be harsh and drying, so Goji nourishes while Dandelion clears. Citrus makes it a cup you want to reach for. Replenish what's spent, clear what's built up.

The Ritual

Drink one warm cup a day in the late morning or afternoon, 3–4 days a week for 4–5 weeks for best results. Finish by mid-afternoon: dandelion leaf gently increases fluid flow.

Mid-afternoon at your desk: when screen fatigue sets in.

After a rich or spicy meal: when internal heat builds.

Late night: when eyes and skin show it first.

Pair with: light, cooling food. Leafy greens, cucumber, mung beans, carrots, steamed fish, tofu, pears, plenty of water.

Go easy on:

• Spicy, fried and greasy food, the fastest heat builders
• Alcohol, which works directly against what this tea is doing
• Late-night screens, especially in the dark
• Excess sugar and heavy dairy, which can show up on the skin

Habits that help:

• Sleep early, give adequate time for your liver to reset and recover
• Take intermittent breaks to rest your eyes during prolonged screen time
  
• Wear sunglasses outdoors and keep a humidifier near you to protect your eyes and mouth

Brewing Instructions

Steep at 203–212°F (95–100°C), covered, for 5–7 minutes. Re-steep 2–3 times, adding 2 minutes each. Serve warm, never iced.

Dandelion root and goji need full heat to open up. After 7 minutes, the bitterness takes over, so stop at 5 if you prefer it softer. Covering the cup keeps the citrus aroma in the tea, not the air.

Save the berries! Eat the softened goji at the end as a delicious and edible snack.

Origin

Bulgaria