Incipit

Literature is where everything started for me. From my love of books to studying in the field of literature and working in the translation industry, I always had a cup of tea to accompany my reading and writing routine. Hence, I thought that I should pay tribute to my passion for literature with a collection of teas dedicated to writers and thinkers.

As a matter of fact, tea occupies an integral position in the writing routines of countless authors. A cup of this revered brew often graced the desks of great literary figures in tea-centric cultures such as England and Russia. We can mention renowned writers such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Chekhov, and numerous others.

We chose to name the introductory tea to our collection, "Incipit". In Latin, it means "It begins" and refers to the opening sentence of a book functioning as a distinctive label, similar to the popular phrase "Once upon a time" found in folklore. Among the best opening lines in fiction, we can mention “Happy families are all alike; unhappy families are all unhappy in their own way" in Anna Karenina by Tolstoy (1978), or "Time and again, I have gone to bed early”, in In Search of Lost Time Past by Marcel Proust (1913–1927). So, hopefully, you will enjoy this blend made with yerba mate and adaptogen plants.

PROFILE
Tea type: Yerba mate, adaptogens
Origin: Brazil/Various origins
Strength: Medium caffein (70 mg per cup)
Tea time: Morning, mid-day

OLFACTIVE PYRAMID
Head: Citrusy, Minty, Herbaceous
Body: Earthy, Wet soil, Vegetal, Slightly camphor, Eucalyptus
Finish: Smoky, Coffee-like, Toasty, Dark chocolate, Nutty, Woody, Bitter

EFFECT
Mood: Uplifting, euphoric
Body: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

This writers tea is composed on a blend of nutritious and antioxidant yerba mate and adaptogens with great benefits, with the addition of orange and lemon peel and peppermint herb to add a pleasant juicy fresh citrusy taste and action on brain alertness and concentration.

Ashwagandha (aka Indian ginseng) is the root of a shrub from the tomato family native from India, northern Africa, and the Middle East. This most well-known and widely used Ayurvedic herb is said to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and memory, boost athletic performance, reduce inflammation and support a rejuvenating and energetic sense of wellbeing.

Gotu kola known as Centella asiatica is nutritious herb treasured herb in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its effect on cognitive function, mental focus, and memory, while soothe mental agitation. And Ginkgo, also native to China, is an antioxidant herb used to improve blood flow to the brain and help with memory problems.

Boost your intellectual prowess while enjoying a satisfying beverage by incorporating our tea into your writing routine, exam preparation or simply before going to your office.

Base: Organic Brazil yerba mate, organic India ashwagandha, organic Sri Lanka gotu kola, organic China ginkgo leaf
Essential oil accord: Italy orange 5-fold essential oil, Sicily clementine essential oil
Botanical inclusions: Egyptian orange peel, India lemon peel, Egypt calendula flower petals, Egypt safflower petals.

Vegan, no artificial flavours or preservatives.

STEEPING: Add 1-2 tablespoons of yerba mate to a French press or strainer. Moisten the herb with cool water. Add 8 oz of 170°F water, so not too hot less-than-boiling water. Steep 5 minutes and strain.

HOW TO: You can sweeten your mate with regular sugar, however since it is a healthy and vitamin-rich drink, it is better to use natural sweeteners such as brown cane sugar, honey, stevia, molasses. You can also infuse it with fruit juices (lime, pineapple) or lemonade, add warm milk, coconut milk or a creamer.

Yerba mate is best to drink without any food since it's a bitter drink. Yet it goes well with fatty and high carbs pastries, cookies, charcuterie, cheese, dark chocolate, mandarines, or nuts.

• This product contains botanicals and may interact with medications or create allergic reactions. If you are pregnant or have a medical condition, please consult your health provider prior to use a herbal product.
• Essential oils should not be given to children, elderly, or taken during pregnancy, nursing, or if you have epilepsy condition.
• Our tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness.
• May have been in contact with tree nuts, seeds, peanuts, wheat, egg, milk.