Breathe Tea 57 g

Anima Mundi combines seven plants and mushrooms from different herbal traditions in BREATHE Tea . Astragalus and mullein meet reishi, tulsi, oats, nettle, and ginger - a multifaceted herbal blend with a warm, mildly spicy note.

Reishi and tulsi complement the blend as botanicals with a long tradition. They are joined by oats, nettle, and warming ginger. The result is a pleasantly herbal tea for quiet moments - especially well suited to the cooler seasons or when the airways are more heavily exposed to dry air and environmental factors. 

• Blend: Organic herbal tea with 7 selected botanicals
• Botanicals: Tulsi, oats, ginger, nettle, reishi, mullein & astragalus
• Tradition: Botanicals from European and East Asian herbal traditions
• Character: Earthy, herbal blend with warming ginger
  
• Flavor: Herbal, warm, and mildly spicy
• Quality: Ingredients from organic cultivation
• Preparation: As a loose herbal tea
• Contents: 57 g
  

The modern Herbal Apothecary Anima Mundi combines traditional herbal knowledge from different cultures with carefully selected organic and wildcrafted botanicals. Founder Adriana Ayales sees her formulas as a bridge between traditional plant knowledge and modern everyday life. Anima Mundi originally also donated BREATHE to thousands of families affected by wildfires on the US West Coast.

Those who would like to explore the brand's philosophy in greater depth can find more in our article about Anima Mundi Herbals.

Plants & Botanicals

• Astragalus & Mullein
  Astragalus is one of the traditional plants of Chinese herbal medicine, while mullein has long been used in European herbal traditions. Both shape BREATHE's botanical character.
  
• Reishi & Tulsi
  Reishi and tulsi have a long history of use in their respective plant traditions. Reishi is one of the classic mushrooms of East Asia, while tulsi is closely associated with Ayurvedic herbal medicine.
  
• Oats & Nettle
  Milky oats have a long tradition as a gentle, nourishing herb, while nettle naturally provides minerals and numerous secondary plant compounds. Both give the blend a somewhat milder finish.
• Ginger
  Ginger brings warmth and a mildly spicy note to the tea. The root has been part of Asian and European herbal preparations for centuries and pairs very well with the more earthy botanicals in the formula.

There is an extensive traditional body of knowledge and modern research concerning astragalus, mullein, reishi, tulsi & co. Here, we limit ourselves to a concise overview. Those who would like to learn more can find numerous additional resources online.

Preparation

• Pour hot water over approx. 1 tbsp per cup.
• Steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain.
• Drink plain to taste or add a little plant milk or sweetener.
• Store in a dry place protected from heat and light.
  

Ingredients

Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Leaf*, Milky Oats (Avena sativa), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Root, Nettle (Urtica dioica) Leaf*, Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Mushroom*, Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Leaf*, Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Root*

*from organic cultivation

Packaged in a post-consumer recycled bag

FAQ

What is BREATHE Tea?
BREATHE is an herbal blend of tulsi, oats, ginger, nettle, reishi, mullein, and astragalus. The formula combines botanicals from different European and Asian plant traditions.

Why does the blend contain astragalus and mullein?
Astragalus has a long tradition in Chinese herbal medicine, while mullein has one in European herbal medicine. Both complement the blend with their distinctive botanical profiles.

What role do reishi and tulsi play?
Reishi and tulsi have long traditions in different herbal systems and complement the formula as botanicals traditionally classified as tonics or adaptogens.

When is BREATHE Tea especially suitable?
With its warm, herbal character, the blend is particularly well suited to the fall and winter seasons.

What does BREATHE Tea taste like?
Herbal and slightly earthy, with a pleasant warmth from ginger. Tulsi, oats, and nettle make the blend somewhat softer, while reishi and astragalus give it greater depth.