Herbal Tea

Calm & Sleep Rituals
• Chamomile, Lavender, Blue Lotus, Rose: Used for centuries as nervine herbs. Traditionally support nervous system calm + sleep onset
• Apigenin in chamomile binds to brain receptors in studies. Gentle sedative action without hangover

Digestive & Gut Soothing 
• Carminative herbs: Peppermint + ginger are studied for relaxing GI smooth muscle. Ease bloating, nausea, post-meal heaviness
• Traditional use: “After-dinner tea” across cultures. Cinnamon + fennel warm + settle the center

Heart & Emotional Support 
• Hibiscus: Tart, ruby red. Studied for healthy blood pressure support + vitamin C
• Rose: “Materia medica for grief.” Astringent, heart-tonic, opens the heart chakra in herbal + energy work

Immune & Seasonal Defense 
• Elderberry + Echinacea: Rich in anthocyanin. Traditional fall/winter support in folk herbalism
• Ginger: Warming, circulatory. “Dispels cold” in TCM. Supports healthy immune response

Spiritual & Energetic Clearing Sage, Mugwort, Damiana, Butterfly Pea
• Mugwort: “Dream herb.” Used for lucid dreaming + Third Eye work. Bitter, lunar
• Butterfly Pea: Electric blue, color-changing. Throat chakra, truth-speaking, magic visual
• Damiana: Warming, uplifting. Traditional love + mood herb

How to Brew at Cassio
Water: 212°F — boiling. Herbs are tougher than tea leaves. Extract the magic
Steep: 5-10 min. Covered. Longer = stronger. Most herbs don’t get bitter
Vibe: Big mugs, honey, intention. Strain or use muslin bags. Drink the ritual