Loose leaf herbal tea blend with dried green mate, pink rose petals, and scattered leaves on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
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Organic Herbal Tea | Cooling & Mint-Forward | Caffeine-Free

Organic Prana Balance Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Peppermint Spearmint Cooling

A cooling mint blend built on holy basil (tulsi), lemon balm, and raspberry leaf. Bright, clean, and caffeine-free.

Ingredients: Organic Spearmint Leaf, Organic Peppermint Leaf, Organic Rose Petals, Organic Holy Basil, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Raspberry Leaf, Organic Licorice Root.

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About Prana Balance

The cooling mint blend.

Peppermint and spearmint as the cooling base. Holy basil (tulsi) and lemon balm woven through the middle. Raspberry leaf as the grounding foundational herb. Rose petals and licorice root to soften the mint's sharp edge. Intensely refreshing in the mouth, with a cooling sensation that lingers long after the cup is empty. Caffeine-free, and an easy pour at any hour.

The herbs in the blend.

Peppermint and spearmint are classified as cooling herbs in both Western herbalism and Ayurveda. The menthol in peppermint reads as physically cooling in the mouth and throat, which is why the sensation stays bright even when the tea is hot. Holy basil, called tulsi in Ayurveda, has a long place in that tradition, where it was a daily herb prized for its clove-like, peppery aroma. Lemon balm has been enjoyed in European folk practice since the Middle Ages, traditionally taken as a gentle, lemony evening infusion. Raspberry leaf is a long-standing herb in Western herbalism, traditionally enjoyed as a green, grassy tonic tea.

Blended in Salem, Oregon.

We hand-blend this tea in our Salem, Oregon kitchen. It pours bright and clean: a sharp wash of mint up front, the herbaceous spice of tulsi underneath, and a faint, grounding sweetness from the licorice root on the finish. Enjoy it hot, or pour it over ice, where the cooling note reads sharpest.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sharp, clean mint. The peppermint and spearmint lead. A soft, herbaceous sweetness from the holy basil and lemon balm sits underneath.

In the cup: Intensely refreshing. The cooling mint hits first and stays dominant. The earthy spice of holy basil emerges mid-palate. The licorice root adds a faint, grounding sweetness that balances the mint's sharp bite.

Finish: Long, cool, clean. The menthol lingers in the throat, a sustained cooling effect that lasts well after the last sip.

Why You'll Love It

The cooling note: Peppermint and spearmint carry menthol, which reads as a bright, physical chill in the mouth and throat. Mint has a long place across Western, Ayurvedic, and Traditional Chinese herbal traditions as a cooling, aromatic herb.

The aromatic herbs: Holy basil (tulsi) has a long place in Ayurveda, where it was a daily herb prized for its clove-like, peppery aroma. Lemon balm has been enjoyed in European folk practice since the Middle Ages, traditionally taken as a gentle, lemony evening infusion.

The foundational herb: Raspberry leaf is a long-standing herb in Western herbalism, traditionally enjoyed as a green, grassy tonic tea. It works quietly in the background of this blend.

Prana Balance loose leaf herbal tea in a black canister with turquoise label band, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Prana Balance

$18.00 USD
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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.

Spearmint Leaf

Mentha spicata

Morocco & Pacific Northwest

Peppermint Leaf

Mentha x piperita

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Rose Petals

Rosa damascena

Valley of Roses, Bulgaria & Iran

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Uttar Pradesh, India

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Mediterranean Europe & Caucasus

Raspberry Leaf

Rubus idaeus

Pacific Northwest & Eastern Europe

Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Calabria, Italy & Xinjiang, China

Spearmint Leaf

Mentha spicata

Sweet, cooling mint, rounder and softer than peppermint.

In the cup

Spearmint is the gentler cousin of peppermint, carrying far less menthol, so the flavor reads sweeter and rounder, cool without the sharp bite. It is the mint of Moroccan tea and the garden bed alike. Bright and refreshing, it lifts a blend and finishes clean, and much of it grows here in the Pacific Northwest.

Traditionally grown in Morocco & Pacific Northwest

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Peppermint Leaf

Mentha x piperita

Cool, crisp menthol, traditionally used to refresh and ease the stomach.

In the cup

Peppermint is a hybrid mint with an unusually high menthol content, the source of its cool, sharp taste. The menthol gives an instant cooling lift and a clean finish. It is valued for flavor and its long history as an after-meal cup. Much of the U.S. crop grows in the Willamette Valley.

Traditionally grown in Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Rose Petals

Rosa damascena

Fragrant petals that bring soft floral romance to a cup.

In the cup

Rose petals carry one of the most beloved fragrances in the world, dried whole for tea. In the cup they add a soft, sweet, floral perfume and a touch of romance, beautiful with black tea or in a calming blend. The finest come from the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria and the rose gardens of Iran.

Traditionally grown in Valley of Roses, Bulgaria & Iran

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Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi, the sacred herb of India, peppery-sweet and steadying.

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. A celebrated adaptogen in Ayurveda, tulsi is traditionally used to help the body find calm and balance.

Traditionally grown in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

A bright, lemony mint-family herb, long used to lift the mood.

In the cup

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family with soft, lemon-scented leaves. The cup is gentle and citrusy, fresh without any tartness. Grown in monastery gardens since the Middle Ages, it was prized as a calming, mood-brightening herb, and it still pairs beautifully with chamomile and lavender in a wind-down blend.

Traditionally grown in Mediterranean Europe & Caucasus

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Raspberry Leaf

Rubus idaeus

A green, mild leaf with deep roots in women's wellness tradition.

In the cup

Raspberry leaf comes from the same plant as the berry, though the leaf tastes green and mild, closer to black tea than fruit. It is a storied herb in women's wellness, used by midwives and herbalists for generations. Gentle and grounding, it forms the backbone of our blends for women and expecting mothers.

Traditionally grown in Pacific Northwest & Eastern Europe

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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Naturally sweet root, long used to soothe the throat and round a blend.

In the cup

Licorice root is remarkably sweet on its own, many times sweeter than sugar, with a smooth, earthy, anise-like flavor. It has been a cornerstone of both Western and Chinese herbal traditions for millennia, often used to soothe the throat. In a blend it adds natural sweetness and ties the other flavors together.

Traditionally grown in Calabria, Italy & Xinjiang, China

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Prana Balance Herbal Tea

Steep cool. Sip calm.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
5 min
Steep Time
Re-Steep · Up to 1×
Keep a lid on the cup while it steeps. The essential oils in peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm evaporate with steam. A small plate over the cup keeps the cooling compounds in the tea, not in the air.
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

Iced Cooling Cup
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 5 minutes. Strain. Pour over ice immediately. The minty cooling note reads sharpest when the tea is cold. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and pour a glass through the day. The cooling sensation lingers after the last sip.

Evening Wind-Down Ritual
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Steep with a lid to keep the essential oils in the cup. Sip slowly in the hour before bed. The holy basil and lemon balm bring a soft, herbaceous warmth and the mint stays cool and clean: a quiet, aromatic close to the day.

Mint Steam Inhalation
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, 5 minutes). Pour into a wide bowl. Lean over the bowl with a towel draped over your head to trap the steam. Breathe deeply for 3 to 5 minutes. The menthol vapors open the sinuses and cool the body through inhalation. A traditional practice for overheating, congestion, and respiratory discomfort.

Loose leaf herbal tea blend with dried green mate, pink rose petals, and scattered leaves on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Your Questions About Prana Balance, Answered.

What does this tea taste like?

Cooling, bright, and refreshing. The peppermint and spearmint lead with a clean menthol chill that reads as physically cooling in the mouth and throat, even when the tea is hot. Underneath, the holy basil (tulsi) brings a clove-like, peppery warmth and the lemon balm adds a soft, lemony note. A faint sweetness from the licorice root grounds the finish. It pours just as well hot or over ice.

Does this taste like licorice?

This is a mint-forward blend. The licorice root is present in a small amount to add a natural, grounding sweetness that softens the sharp bite of the mint. You will barely notice it as licorice, but you would miss the balance if it were removed. The overall impression is cooling, bright, refreshing mint.

Can I drink this every day?

These are gentle herbs with a long history of daily enjoyment in folk herbalism. Peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm, raspberry leaf, and holy basil have all been enjoyed as everyday infusions. Licorice root is present in a small amount for sweetness. As with any new herbal routine, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition, check with a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider first.