Body Balance
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Organic Herbal Tea | Herbaceous & Citrus | Caffeine-Free

Organic Body Balance Holy Basil Tea

Blended in Oregon Floral Earthy

Holy Basil, lemongrass, marshmallow root, and lavender. The caffeine-free herbal cup that drinks like calm itself.

Ingredients: Organic Lemongrass, Organic Holy Basil, Organic Marshmallow Root, Organic Calendula Flowers, Organic Hawthorn Berries, Organic Lavender Flowers.

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About Body Balance

The caffeine-free cup for the end of the workday.

An organic herbal blend built around Holy Basil, the herb Ayurveda calls "Tulsi" and considers the queen of herbs. Lemongrass adds a bright, citrus-like lift. Marshmallow root releases mucilage when steeped, coating the cup with a silky sweetness. Lavender flowers soften the edges, and calendula petals and hawthorn berries round it out with color and a mild, fruity depth. The cup tastes herbaceous and savory-sweet, with a natural sweetness that comes from the roots, not sugar. The tea for the moment when you finally close the laptop.

Holy Basil, the queen of herbs.

Ayurvedic tradition reveres Tulsi as "The Incomparable One": planted by courtyard doorways, tended in daily household ritual, offered in temples across the Indian subcontinent for some 3,000 years. In the cup it tastes peppery and clove-like, closer to a savory garden herb than a sweet one. That savory edge is what keeps this blend grounded rather than dessert-like, and it is why the lemongrass and lavender matter: one brightens the cup, the other softens it.

The after-work ritual.

Steep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 to 7 minutes. The long steep gives the marshmallow root time to release its mucilage, the plant gel behind the cup's silky mouthfeel. Drink it warm in the transition between the workday and the evening, when dinner is still an idea and the phone can wait. Caffeine-free, any hour works. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lemongrass over a base of fresh basil and soft lavender. Herbaceous, not perfumed.

Flavor: Complex and savory-sweet. The peppery, clove-like note of Holy Basil opens the cup. Lemongrass brightens the middle. Marshmallow root settles in with a coating sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Silky and thick. The marshmallow root mucilage coats the palate and lingers after the sip.

Why You'll Love It

Holy Basil, the sacred herb: Ayurveda calls it "Tulsi," honors it as "The Incomparable One," and has planted it in courtyards and daily ritual for some 3,000 years, from doorstep pots to temple offerings. In the cup it tastes peppery and clove-like, a savory herb rather than a sweet one, and it gives the blend its grounded, herbaceous center.

Marshmallow Root, the texture: The root carries mucilage, a slippery plant polysaccharide that turns gel-like when steeped. It is the reason this cup feels silky rather than watery, and the reason the blend rewards a long, patient steep. The candy borrowed its name from this root: the original confection was thickened with it long before gelatin took over.

Lavender and Lemongrass, the lifting notes: Lavender has scented European evening blends for centuries; a little goes a long way, and here it stays a soft floral shadow rather than perfume. Lemongrass adds the bright, citrus-like note that keeps the cup from feeling heavy.

Calendula and Hawthorn Berries: Calendula petals are the golden flowers of European cottage gardens, added for color and a faintly resinous depth. Hawthorn grows as a thorny hedgerow tree across Europe, its small red berries gathered in autumn for jams, cordials, and country wines. They taste mild, fruity, and lightly tannic, and they round out the blend.

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What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Thailand & Sri Lanka

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Uttar Pradesh, India

Marshmallow Root

Althaea officinalis

Hungary & Ukraine

Calendula Flowers

Calendula officinalis

Nile Delta, Egypt & Mediterranean

Hawthorn Berries

Crataegus monogyna

English countryside & China

Lavender Flowers

Lavandula angustifolia

Haute-Provence, France

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Bright, lemony, and grassy, citrus without the tartness.

In the cup

Lemongrass is a tall tropical grass with a clean citrus aroma and none of the acidity of actual lemon. It brings a fresh, green lift to a cup and pairs easily with ginger and mint. A staple of Southeast Asian kitchens and tea traditions, it makes a light, refreshing brew hot or iced.

Traditionally grown in Thailand & Sri Lanka

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Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi, India's sacred courtyard herb, peppery with a clove-like sweetness.

In the cup

Holy basil, known as tulsi, is a revered plant in India, grown in courtyards and central to daily ritual. Its flavor is warm and peppery with a clove-like sweetness, more savory than the basil on a pizza. Ayurveda has honored it for centuries as "The Incomparable One," the queen of herbs.

Traditionally grown in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Marshmallow Root

Althaea officinalis

A silky, soothing root that softens and rounds a cup.

In the cup

Marshmallow root is the original marshmallow, the plant that gave the candy its name. Steeped in water it turns slightly silky and smooth, with a mild, faintly sweet, earthy flavor. The root's natural mucilage is why a long, patient steep lends such a soft, gentle body to a blend.

Traditionally grown in Hungary & Ukraine

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Calendula Flowers

Calendula officinalis

Golden petals that brighten the cup with gentle color.

In the cup

Calendula, also called pot marigold, is a bright golden-orange flower grown in European cottage gardens for centuries. In tea it adds gentle color and a mild, slightly earthy note. Its petals have long colored butter and cheese in country kitchens, earning it the nickname "poor man's saffron."

Traditionally grown in Nile Delta, Egypt & Mediterranean

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Hawthorn Berries

Crataegus monogyna

Tart little berries of the hedgerow, a folk-kitchen favorite.

In the cup

Hawthorn berries are small red fruits from the thorny hedgerow tree that lines the English countryside. They taste tart and mildly sweet, a little like rosehips. Gathered in autumn for jams, cordials, and candied snacks in European and Chinese traditions alike, they lend a gentle fruitiness to a cup.

Traditionally grown in English countryside & China

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Lavender Flowers

Lavandula angustifolia

Soft floral perfume, the classic partner to chamomile in evening blends.

In the cup

Lavender is the purple bud of a Mediterranean shrub, dried at peak fragrance. A little goes a long way: it brings a soft, floral perfume and a faintly sweet, herbal finish to a cup. Long grown for the evening cup in European tradition, it is a natural partner to chamomile. The finest grows in Provence.

Traditionally grown in Haute-Provence, France

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Body Balance Holy Basil Tea

Steep long. Breathe slow.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
6 min
Steep Time
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

The After-Work Cup
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 minutes. Drink it warm, in the quiet 20 minutes between walking in the door and starting dinner. Let the steep time be the signal that the workday is over and the evening is yours.

Iced Body Balance with Honey
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, 7 minutes). While the tea is still warm, dissolve 1 teaspoon of local honey. Pour over ice. The marshmallow root mucilage stays silky even cold, and the honey rounds the herbaceous notes. A cooling, grounding drink for a hot, overstimulating day.

Morning Lemon-Basil Tonic
Brew 1.5 teaspoons for 7 minutes. Strain. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a small drizzle of raw honey. The lemon amplifies the lemongrass, and the honey softens the peppery bite of the Holy Basil. A bright, caffeine-free open to a day you already know will run long.

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Your Questions About Body Balance, Answered.

When should I drink Body Balance?

The transition moment between work and home. Most customers drink it in the late afternoon or early evening, when the workday is done but bedtime is still a few hours away. Caffeine-free, so the timing is yours: pour it mid-morning on a loud, overbooked day, or make it the last cup of the night.

Is this safe during pregnancy?

No. Holy Basil is traditionally contraindicated during pregnancy in Ayurvedic practice. Hawthorn berries are also a consult-first ingredient if you take heart or blood pressure medication. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication, talk with a qualified healthcare practitioner before adding this or any herbal blend to your routine.

What does Holy Basil taste like?

Holy Basil has a peppery, clove-like flavor with a slight bitterness underneath. It tastes herbaceous, not sweet. In this blend, the lemongrass brightens it, the marshmallow root sweetens it, and the lavender softens the edges. The cup reads as grounding and savory-sweet, closer to a tonic than a dessert tea.