Menstrual

For when your body is going through rapid hormonal changes.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the days before your period are shaped by the flow of qi. When stress, poor sleep and/or irregular eating habits accumulate, they cause a backup like a traffic jam, and you feel it through physical tension and mood changes.

Our tea brings together four botanicals in three movements: ease the flow, soothe the belly, and soften the tension. Floral and lightly grassy, with a natural sweetness from licorice root.

Ingredient Breakdown

How they work together: Rosebud moves what's stuck, Licorice and Calendula soothe tightness, and Stevia makes it enjoyable. Flow first, then comfort.

The Ritual

Drink 1–2 warm cups a day from about 7 days before your period through day 3. Repeat for 3 cycles for best results. With no draining herbs and no caffeine, it works any time of day, including the evening.

The week before: when tension and irritability build; start here.

Days 1–3: when cramping and bloating peak; keep a cup warm in your hands.

Pair with: warm, nourishing food. Soups and stews, red dates, goji, black sesame, dark leafy greens, lentils, eggs, a few slices of fresh ginger.

Go easy on:

• Iced drinks and raw, cold foods, especially during your period: cold tightens, and you want to soften
• Salty and processed food, which adds to bloating
• Coffee in excess, which can worsen breast tenderness and jitters
• Alcohol, which deepens mood dips and disrupts sleep

Habits that help:

• Keep your lower belly warm with additional layers of clothing
• Gentle movement in the form of walks, stretching, yin yoga
• Prioritize your sleep the week before your period
• Give stress an outlet through meditation and breathwork

Brewing Instructions

Steep at 194–203°F (90–95°C), covered, for 5–7 minutes. Re-steep 2–3 times, adding 2 minutes each.

This blend is mostly flowers and leaves, so it needs less heat than our root-based teas. Boiling water turns the rose bitter and pushes the grassy notes forward.

Origin of Ingredients

Yunnan, China