Chinese Herbal Comfort Tea

Being a Chinese baddie isn’t just about having hot water in the mornings and making apple tea with goji berries, especially because all those “rules” are an extension of chinese medicine. An age old system built around keeping the body regulated, including the nervous system.

Stress is understood as a disruption of qi, the body’s vital energy. When qi is flowing smoothly, the body feels calm, focused, and resilient. When qi becomes stagnant or overheated, that’s when the body starts to show signs like tension, digestive issues, anxiety and a restless nervous system.

But instead of treating stress as something to eliminate, Chinese medicine focuses on helping qi move, soften, and rebalance. Which is where tea rituals come in!

Yes the idea of just boiling water, steeping herbs, and sipping slowly doesn’t sound like a big deal…but that’s sort of the point. It becomes a form of moving meditation that gently guides qi downward, cools excess heat, and signals safety to the body. Pair that with healing ingredients and you’ve got an at home spa day to reset those racing thoughts and bring you into the present moment.

Here’s how to make your own at home! But first, here are some tools you may choose to use to really build out your ritual:

• Gaiwan set
• Tea Utensils
• Side tea pot
• Tea tray
• Tea cup set