08 Monastery Herbal Blend *-* Inspired by the tradition of monastic gardens (I blended this tea MYSELF ♥ Siriia) 50g

This blend did not come about by chance. It grew out of my long-standing connection to places that hold silence, depth and a special kind of peace. 
I adore the energy of old spaces, monasteries, church grounds and places where, even after so many years, you can still feel the vivid, living presence of something deeper. 
Old monasteries in particular hold a special place in my heart. I have always been drawn to their atmosphere, their simplicity and what they can awaken within us without a single word. 
That is also why I allowed myself to create this Monastery Herbal Blend, inspired by the tradition of monastic gardens. 
In creating it, I let myself be guided by the old European herbal tradition and by herbs that, for centuries, grew in monastic gardens as a natural part of everyday life. 
These were not herbs chosen for show. They were herbs with an established place in the rhythm of the day, in caring for the body, in cleansing, in quiet reflection and in a simple return to what matters most. 
That is precisely why I chose the herbs most closely associated with this tradition: 
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Fennel has long been regarded as a herb of gentleness, warmth and harmony. 
Sage had a reputation as a powerful, cleansing and wise herb. 
Hyssop had a purifying, almost ceremonial character in old traditions. 
Thyme brings earthiness, warmth and an age-old simplicity to the blend. 
Lavender carries the peace, purity and gentleness of a space. 
Lemon balm softens everything and brings a quieter, kinder note to the blend. 


**** The result is a herbal blend that feels like more than just tea to me *****

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It feels like a return. Like slowing down. Like a moment in which we can briefly step away from the noise of the world and come back closer to ourselves. 
This blend is inspired by precisely what I love most about monastic places — their peace, simplicity, ancient memory and the special strength you can still feel in them today. 
It holds a little of the space that has always drawn me in. A little of the atmosphere of places where we naturally grow quiet.


: steep for 4 minutes / one heaped teaspoon per 3dl ***

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