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Tender Truth | Tension Release & Emotional Balance Tea with Tulsi & Passionflower

Tender Truth | Tension Release & Emotional Balance Tea with Tulsi & Passionflower

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Inspired by the Agrimony Bach Flower archetype, Tender Truth is crafted to support emotional honesty, self-awareness, and gentle presence. This soothing blend of Agrimony, Lemon Balm, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Passionflower, and Rose Petals creates a calming, floral-herbal infusion that encourages mindful reflection and authentic self-expression.

Delicate yet emotionally grounding, this blend is ideal for moments when you wish to acknowledge feelings, release hidden tension, or practice being fully present with yourself.

Sensory Profile:

  • Aroma: Soft floral, lightly sweet, herbaceous 
  • Flavour: Smooth, gentle herbal notes with bright lemon balm and subtle floral rose undertones
  • Body: Light to medium, comforting, nurturing

Brewing Instructions:

  • Use 1–2 tsp of loose leaf per 8 oz of hot water. 
  • Heat water to 195°F (90°C).
  • Steep for 3-5 minutes.
  • Strain and sip slowly.
  • Optional: add honey for gentle sweetness.

Ritual Use & Self-Care Tips:

  • Brew during journaling or reflective practices to explore your emotions safely. 
  • Sip when you notice yourself avoiding difficult feelings or “putting on a mask.”
  • Pair with a ritual of mindful acknowledgment: name one hidden feeling and gently release it.

Packaging & Sustainability:

  • Loose leaf in a resealable, recyclable pouch, perfect for preserving freshness and supporting eco-friendly routines. 
  • Small-batch hand-blended to ensure consistent quality and vibrant flavour.

Each resealable pouch contains 20 grams of loose leaf tea.

Ingredients

Agrimony, Lemon Balm, Tulsi, Passionflower, Rose Petals

Learn More

Agrimony in the Bach Flower system is traditionally associated with individuals who hide inner struggles behind a cheerful exterior, avoiding conflict or discomfort. It supports emotional honesty, openness, and the ability to acknowledge difficult feelings with gentleness.

This blend mirrors those qualities through carefully chosen herbs:

Agrimony: Encourages acknowledgment of hidden feelings and emotional honesty.

Lemon Balm: Brightens mood and supports calm reflection.

Tulsi (Holy Basil): Encourages balance, mental clarity, and mindful awareness.

Passionflower: Soothes the nervous system, fostering gentle emotional presence.

Rose Petals: Heart-centered and nurturing, supporting self-compassion and authenticity.

Integrating Tender Truth into Your Rituals:

- Mindful Acknowledgment: As the tea steeps, bring awareness to one feeling you’ve been avoiding.
- Reflection Ritual: Use this tea while journaling, meditating, or practicing deep breathing.

Ritual Affirmation Example:
“I honour my feelings and embrace my truth with gentleness.”

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    Why Bach-Inspired Flower Essence Archetypes?

    Our line of Emotional Wellness products is inspired by traditional Bach flower essence archetypes, where each flower name represents a specific emotional state. Developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, this system identified 38 distinct emotional states and paired each one with a flower essence as its symbolic archetype.

    Each soap, tea, or ritual oil in our Emotional Wellness line is created to help you connect with these emotional archetypes through scent, plant-based ingredients, and intentional self-care rituals. These archetypes are not about changing how you feel, but about helping you acknowledge and support your emotional state with compassion and awareness.

    Through daily rituals like bodily cleansing, drinking tea, or using aromatherapy, you create small moments of reflection and grounding that support emotional balance over time. When your daily self-care has meaning behind it, it transforms mundane routines into moments of reflection.