A California Folk Tea Guide for the Restful Season
🍁 Settle Into the Season
When the golden light stretches long and the evenings grow cool, fall invites us to ground down, nourish deeply, and restore. This California-inspired tea collection is crafted to support your immune system, soothe digestion, and ease the transition from outward energy to inward rest.
Each blend is infused with earthy roots, warming spices, and gentle herbs that prepare your body and spirit for the cozy months ahead.
Featured herbs: Ginger, cinnamon, astragalus, marshmallow root
Mood: Earthy, cozy, immune-supportive
Includes: Fire cider, herbal chai, digestive blends, and tips for drying your own herbs
🍵 Fall Herbal Tea Collection
Sierra Hearth Tea
Respiratory support and immune resilience
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp marshmallow root
- ½ tsp cinnamon chips
To Make:
- Combine herbs in a teapot or infuser.
- Pour 2 cups boiling water over them.
- Steep 10–15 minutes, covered.
- Strain and sip warm.
Why it Helps:
Clears and soothes the lungs, supports immune defense, and adds cozy spice.
🌿 Amber Grove Elixir
Immune toning and digestive warmth
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp astragalus root
- 1 tsp dried orange peel
- ½ tsp ginger root
- ½ tsp cinnamon chips
To Make:
- Simmer herbs in 2 cups water for 20 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy slowly, warm.
Why it Helps:
A daily ally to keep your immune system strong while warming your gut and senses.
🌸 Quiet Creek Walk
Mood balance and seasonal resilience
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp tulsi
- ½ tsp cinnamon chips
- ½ tsp licorice root
To Make:
- Steep herbs in 2 cups boiling water for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and serve warm.
Why it Helps:
Uplifts mood, supports adrenals, and adds spicy sweetness for fall balance.
🔥 Fire Cider Tonic
Traditional immune-boosting remedy
Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated ginger
- ½ cup grated horseradish
- 1 onion, chopped
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- Zest & juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- Raw apple cider vinegar
- Honey to taste
To Make:
- Place all ingredients (except honey) in a large jar.
- Cover completely with vinegar.
- Steep 3–4 weeks in a cool place, shaking daily.
- Strain and add honey. Store in fridge.
Dose:
1–2 tbsp daily during fall or at first signs of illness.
🌾 Harvest Digestive Blend
For post-meal grounding and comfort
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1 tsp peppermint
- ½ tsp chamomile flowers
To Make:
- Steep herbs in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy after meals.
Why it Helps:
Eases bloating and gas, supports calm digestion, and tastes like gentle fall balance.
🍂 Cinnamon Canyon Brew
Tart, spicy, and immune-boosting
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried hibiscus
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 cloves
- 2 slices orange
- 2 slices apple
To Make:
- Combine and steep in 2 cups boiling water for 10–12 minutes.
- Strain and serve warm or cool.
Why it Helps:
Like mulled cider with herbal flair—rich in antioxidants and fall warmth.
🍎 Central Valley Harvest Brew
Fruit-forward and spiced
Main Herbs:
- 2 tsp apple pieces
- 1 tsp hibiscus
- 1 tsp rooibos
- 1 tsp rose hips
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp wintergreen leaf
- 1 tsp cranberries
- Cinnamon stick
To Make:
- Steep 1 tbsp per 2 cups hot water for 7–10 minutes.
- Strain and enjoy warm.
Why it Helps:
Celebrates fall’s bounty with immune-loving fruits and warming spices.
🌫 Pacific Fog Vanilla Steep
Smooth, grounding, and comforting
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp rooibos
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp elderflower
- 1 tsp toasted coconut
To Make:
- Steep all herbs in 1½ cups boiling water for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla, strain, and enjoy with honey if desired.
Why it Helps:
A misty mountain morning in your mug—caffeine-free and cozy.
🌞 Ojai Sunrise Tonic
Light, energizing, and adaptogenic
Main Herbs:
- 1 tsp tulsi
- ½ tsp cinnamon chips
- 1 tsp oatstraw
To Make:
- Steep in 2 cups boiling water for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and serve with a touch of honey.
Why it Helps:
Balances stress and energy as the seasons shift.
🍓 Apple Orchard Chai
Rich and pie-like
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 herbal tea bags (e.g. rooibos or cinnamon spice)
- 4 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Sweetener of choice
- Apple slices for garnish
To Make:
- Boil water with spices, remove from heat, and steep tea bags 5 minutes.
- Add apple juice and simmer gently.
- Sweeten and serve warm with fresh apple.
Why it Helps:
A mug of autumn comfort, supporting digestion and a sweet soul.
🌹 Rose of the Redwood Elixir
Replenishing, floral, and nourishing
Main Herbs:
- 1 tbsp white peony root
- 1 tbsp shatavari
- 3–5 rose buds
- 2 cups water
- Optional: coconut or cashew milk + honey
To Make:
- Simmer roots in 2 cups water for 40 minutes.
- Add rose and steep 5 minutes.
- Strain, mix with milk and honey, and serve warm.
Why it Helps:
Grounds your energy and softens your edges—especially supportive for cycles of restoration.
🍁 Golden Immunity Brew
Flu-season defense and immune nourishment
You’ll need:
- 1 tsp dried elderberries
- 1 tsp astragalus root
- 1 tsp echinacea root
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tsp dried orange peel
To make:
Simmer all herbs in 2 cups water for 20 minutes. Cover and steep another 5 minutes. Strain and sip warm. Enjoy up to 2 cups per day at the first sign of seasonal change.
Helpful tip: Add raw honey and a splash of lemon for added throat support and flavor.
Folk wisdom: As the golden leaves fall, this blend keeps your inner fire steady and strong.
🍁 Tips for Drying & Storing Herbs
Drying Methods:
- Hang herbs in bunches upside down in a dark, airy spot.
- Use a dehydrator at 95–115°F.
- Oven dry on the lowest setting with the door slightly ajar.
Storage:
- Keep dried herbs in airtight jars, labeled with name + date.
- Store in a cool, dark cabinet. Use within 6–12 months.
🍃 Coming Soon…
Keep your kettle warm—our Winter – Rest & Resilience series is just around the corner. Expect deeply restorative blends and wintertime herbal rituals to help you hibernate in harmony.