Seasonal Changes Weathering the Storm | St. John’s Wort Lemon Balm Tea with Orange Peel Rosemary | Caffeine Free Winter Tea

ST. JOHN’S WORT

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) forms the foundation of Weathering the Storm.

Recognizable by its bright yellow flowers, St. John’s wort has an extraordinary history within European herbalism, folklore, and seasonal traditions.

Its very name reflects its historical association with St. John’s Day around the summer solstice, when the plant traditionally flowers in many parts of Europe.

In the cup, St. John’s wort contributes a green, earthy and distinctly herbaceous character.

LEMON BALM

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) provides a brighter green note.

Its leaves have a fresh herbal character with naturally subtle lemon-like aromatics.

Lemon balm has grown in monastery gardens, physic gardens, cottage gardens, and household herb plots for centuries.

It has an especially rich history within European household herbalism and became a familiar ingredient in traditional teas and preparations associated with quieter moments.

Here, it bridges the deeper St. John’s wort with the bright citrus character of orange peel.

ORANGE PEEL

Orange peel gives Weathering the Storm much of its sunny personality.

Dried citrus peel has been incorporated into foods, beverages, spice mixtures, teas, and household preparations across cultures for generations.

Its naturally fragrant oils create the recognizable citrus aroma that rises from the cup as the tea steeps.

That brightness is intentional.

Weathering the Storm may be inspired by gray days, but the cup itself doesn't have to taste gray.

ROSEMARY

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributes a bold, aromatic herbal note.

Native to the Mediterranean region, rosemary has an exceptionally long history spanning culinary traditions, household preparations, gardens, folklore, and traditional herbalism.

Only a smaller amount is needed here because rosemary can quickly dominate a tea.

Used lightly, it gives the formula an invigorating garden-like aroma that pairs beautifully with citrus.

ROSEHIP

Rosehips bring a tart, subtly fruity finish.

These colorful fruits develop after certain roses finish flowering and have long appeared in traditional foods and household preparations.

Rosehips have been made into teas, syrups, preserves, and other preparations across generations.

Their bright character rounds out the citrus and herbal notes while giving Weathering the Storm another distinctly seasonal ingredient.