Rooibos: (Aspalathus Linearis) Though technically not a ‘tea’ as that is the distinction of the camellia sinensis plant, it is truly a wonderful beverage that the whole family can enjoy anytime of the day or night.

Location: First organically certified farm in the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa.  The grower is a 3rd generation farmer that practices ethical and sustainable means of production.  Hand harvesting at the peak of its nutritional cycle.*

Benefits: There is no caffeine in Rooibos thus great for those that want something different in a warm beverage, it is great for children of all ages.  It is low in tannins and rich in iron, potassium, zinc, manganese and sodium – electrolytes essential to the body.  It has 50% more anti-oxidants that green tea.  Anti-oxidants that have been shown to reduce instances of  heart disease, stroke and cancer by increasing and enhancing the immune response to the body.   It has also been use to help with diabetes, high blood pressure, irritability, mild depression, liver disease, cataracts, insomnia, and headaches.

Steeping: Rooibos is very forgiving in how you choose to steep it. It loves a long soak in hot water and can withstand a long steeping it never goes bitter if you have forgotten about it.  2-3g at 100ºc 5 min.                 [see the Gathering Place website for more info]

Darsana Tea – Warming the soul, relaxing the mind, balancing the body.

1st Ray Throat Chakra

2nd Ray Crown Chakra

3rd Ray Heart Chakra

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4th Ray Root Chakra

Organic Ingredients: Rooibos – Lemon peel – Astragalus – Dandelion root – Marshmallow root – Wild Mint – Labrador Tea – Jasmine flowers

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5th Ray 3rd Eye Chakra

Organic Ingredients: Rooibos – Spearmint – Astragalus – Mugwort – Eleuthero – Eyebright – Bilberry – Jasmine flowers

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6th Ray Solar Plexus Chakra

Organic Ingredients: Rooibos – Ginger – Astragalus – Red clover – Burdock – Mallow – Blueberry – Calendula

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7th Ray Seat of Soul Chakra

Balance – purpose and connections with others. 

Organic Ingredients: Rooibos – Cinnamon – Ginger – Astragalus – Oatstraw – Cardamom – Passionflower – Black Currants

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