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Awake & Aware Herbal Tea

from $13.00

For the days when grief has taken your mind with it.

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with pet loss. You’re not just tired, but you’re feeling feeling hollowed out. The brain fog that makes simple tasks feel impossible, the flat mornings where getting up feels like moving through water. Grief fog is real, it's common, and it's one of the least-talked-about physical symptoms of losing an animal companion.

Awake & Aware was blended for those mornings. Guayusa brings clean, smooth caffeine without the jitteriness or crash of coffee, but instead grounding alertness (not anxious alertness). Peppermint clears the heaviness. Hibiscus lifts the circulation. Lemongrass and orange peel bring enough brightness to remind your senses that you're still here, still in a body, still moving.

Think of this blend as a gentle hand that helps you show up for the days when grief makes that feel hard. When coffee is too activating, but you’re craving something to help mend the fog.

All organic ingredients: Guayusa, Peppermint, Hibiscus, Lemongrass, Orange Peel

For the days when grief has taken your mind with it.

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with pet loss. You’re not just tired, but you’re feeling feeling hollowed out. The brain fog that makes simple tasks feel impossible, the flat mornings where getting up feels like moving through water. Grief fog is real, it's common, and it's one of the least-talked-about physical symptoms of losing an animal companion.

Awake & Aware was blended for those mornings. Guayusa brings clean, smooth caffeine without the jitteriness or crash of coffee, but instead grounding alertness (not anxious alertness). Peppermint clears the heaviness. Hibiscus lifts the circulation. Lemongrass and orange peel bring enough brightness to remind your senses that you're still here, still in a body, still moving.

Think of this blend as a gentle hand that helps you show up for the days when grief makes that feel hard. When coffee is too activating, but you’re craving something to help mend the fog.

All organic ingredients: Guayusa, Peppermint, Hibiscus, Lemongrass, Orange Peel

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Energetics: Bright, uplifting, and cooling with a citrusy kick.

Uses: A gentle, jitter-free energy boost that sharpens focus while refreshing the senses. Perfect for mornings or an afternoon reset. Gentle herbal energy and clarity for grief fog; pet loss fatigue; focus support without caffeine crash; morning ritual for grieving bodies.

Herbal breakdown:

  • Guayusa (Ilex guayusa) — Smooth, earthy, and caffeinated, but unlike coffee, guayusa contains L-theanine, theobromine, and theophylline — compounds that produce calm, sustained focus rather than a spike and crash. Think of it as the grounded version of a caffeine lift. For those who haven't tried it: closer to a clean, non-bitter green tea than to yerba mate, though the energy is similarly gentle.

  • Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — Cooling and clarifying. Awakens the senses, eases tension held in the gut, and helps lift the heaviness that grief settles into the body.

  • Hibiscus — Tart, cranberry-like; cooling, supports circulation.

  • Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) — Lemony, slightly sweet; uplifting and soothing. A gentle aromatic ally.

  • Orange peel (Citrus sinensis) — Sweet, citrusy, and mood-lifting. Supports digestion and adds a warmth to the finish that feels like a bit of sunshine on a hard day.

Flavor Profile: Smooth and earthy base from guayusa, it’s similar to yerba mate, but I find it to be more enjoyable (though it has a similar caffeinated kick). For those who have never had guayusa, it reminds me of strong green tea, without the bitterness. It’s truly a delectable addition to any morning tea! Awake & Aware is brightened with peppermint’s coolness and hibiscus’s tart bite. Lemongrass adds a lemony crispness, and orange peel gives a sweet, citrusy finish. It is equally as wonderful hot or iced, and with a bit of honey for added sweetness.

Brewing instructions: Steep 2 tsp per 8 oz of water at 190°F for 5-7 minutes. Best enjoyed with your favorite local honey. For a stronger, more energizing cup, steep up to 10 minutes.

Also in the shop: Once the fog lifts a little, Steady & Strong is waiting. A heart-centered herbal tea with hawthorn, rose, and tulsi — blended specifically for the grief that lives in your chest with your heart, not just your head. [⪼ Get Steady & Strong]

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