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In motion tea
In motion tea
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In Motion Tea is a botanical loose leaf blend that draws from two of the world’s oldest and most sophisticated herbal traditions — Ayurvedic Rasayana practice and classical East Asian botanical medicine. Arjuna, Giloy, and Brahmi anchor the formula in the classical Ayurvedic canon. Ginkgo and Schisandra bring centuries of East Asian botanical history to the cup. Green tea carries the blend: clean, grassy, and lightly caffeinated. The result is a layered, complex cup with deep roots across two continents.
Contains green tea and naturally occurring caffeine.
The Botanicals
Arjuna Bark (Terminalia arjuna)
Arjuna is a large deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, growing along the banks of rivers from the foothills of the Himalayas to the coasts of South India. Its bark has been part of Ayurvedic botanical tradition for over three thousand years, appearing in foundational texts including the Charaka Samhita, the Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hridayam. In classical Ayurvedic practice, Arjuna bark is classified as a Rasayana botanical — a category of plants associated with nourishment, vitality, and long-term botanical support. The tree holds a significant place in Hindu culture and is referenced in ancient Sanskrit literature. In this blend, Arjuna bark contributes a dry, slightly astringent, earthy character that anchors the base of the cup.
Giloy / Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)
Giloy — also known as Guduchi in Sanskrit, and sometimes called Amrita, meaning "nectar of immortality" — is a climbing shrub native to tropical India, widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia. It is one of the most extensively documented botanicals in classical Ayurvedic literature, appearing in the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita as a Rasayana botanical of the highest standing. In classical Ayurvedic texts, Guduchi is described as a plant that supports the body’s natural equilibrium and is used in compound formulas across a wide range of traditional preparations. The name Amrita reflects its elevated position in the Ayurvedic botanical canon — a plant considered fundamental to classical Rasayana practice. In this blend, Giloy contributes a mildly bitter, earthy undertone that integrates with the Arjuna bark and green tea base.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Brahmi is a small creeping herb native to the wetlands of South Asia, found across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It takes its name from Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, and is also associated with Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning in Hindu tradition — a reflection of the high regard in which this plant has been held in South Asian cultural and botanical history. Brahmi appears in the Charaka Samhita as a Rasayana botanical and has been part of Ayurvedic compound formulas for centuries. It qualifies as a true adaptogen — a botanical with a long, documented history of traditional use and recognized standing in classical Ayurvedic practice. In this blend, Brahmi contributes a subtle, slightly bitter herbal note that sits quietly in the background of the cup, letting the more aromatic botanicals lead.
Ginkgo Leaf (Ginkgo biloba)
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living tree species on Earth, with a fossil record stretching back over 200 million years — predating the dinosaurs. Native to China, it survived the mass extinction events that eliminated most of its botanical relatives and has been continuously cultivated in Chinese and Japanese temple gardens for over a thousand years. Sacred to Buddhist and Confucian traditions, Ginkgo trees were planted around monasteries and temples across East Asia and are considered symbols of endurance and longevity in Chinese culture. The plant’s leaves appear in Chinese herbal literature including the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica), compiled by Li Shizhen in the 16th century — one of the most comprehensive works in the history of East Asian botanical medicine. In this blend, ginkgo leaf contributes a subtle, slightly astringent, grassy character alongside its remarkable botanical history.
Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis)
Schisandra is a woody vine native to northern China and the Russian Far East, producing small red berries known in traditional Chinese medicine as wu wei zi — meaning "five-flavor fruit" — because the berries are said to carry all five fundamental flavors of Chinese culinary and botanical tradition: sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and pungent. The plant appears in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, one of the oldest texts in Chinese herbal medicine, classified among the superior-grade botanicals. Schisandra qualifies as a true adaptogen — a botanical with extensive documented history in classical Chinese medicine and recognized traditional use spanning centuries. In this blend, Schisandra berry contributes its characteristic complex, slightly tart flavor note — the most distinctive taste contribution in the formula.
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Green tea provides the botanical base of this blend — light, clean, and grassy, it carries the other ingredients without competing with them. Camellia sinensis has been cultivated for tea across China, Japan, India, and East Africa for millennia. As a lightly oxidized tea, it retains more of the plant’s natural character than black or oolong varieties. It contains naturally occurring caffeine.
About This Blend
In Motion Tea draws from two of the world’s oldest botanical traditions — the Ayurvedic Rasayana canon of South Asia and the classical herbal medicine of East Asia — and brings them together in a single loose leaf cup. The three Ayurvedic botanicals (Arjuna, Giloy, Brahmi) and the two East Asian botanicals (Ginkgo, Schisandra) meet on a green tea base that bridges both traditions geographically and historically. The flavor profile is complex: earthy and slightly astringent from the Arjuna and Giloy, with the distinctive tart complexity of Schisandra cutting through the middle, Brahmi’s quiet herbal presence in the background, and the clean grassy finish of the green tea base. It brews to a warm amber-green and carries a depth that rewards a longer steep.
This is a tea for anyone drawn to the intersection of Ayurvedic and East Asian botanical traditions — two systems that developed independently over millennia and share a remarkable convergence around many of the same plants.
Brewing Instructions
- Amount: 1–1.5 teaspoons per 8 oz of water
- Water temperature: 175–185°F (well below boiling)
- Steep time: 4–6 minutes
- Vessel: Infuser basket, muslin bag, or French press
Keep water temperature below boiling to protect the green tea base from bitterness. The Schisandra and Arjuna bark notes deepen with longer steeps — start at 4 minutes and adjust to taste. This blend cold-brews well: steep in room temperature water for 8–10 hours for a clean, complex iced tea that foregrounds the Schisandra tartness.
Honey Pairings
This blend pairs well with pure varietal honeys that complement its earthy, complex character without overwhelming the botanical depth.
Gallberry Honey — Gallberry honey is produced from the blossoms of the gallberry holly (Ilex glabra), a native shrub of the American Southeast and one of Florida’s most distinctive honey varietals. It is known for its slow-to-crystallize character, clean mild sweetness, and slightly floral finish — qualities that make it one of the most prized honeys among Florida apiarists. Gallberry’s understated complexity pairs naturally with the layered botanical depth of In Motion Tea, adding sweetness without masking the Schisandra tartness or the earthy Rasayana base.
Orange Blossom Honey — Harvested from the blossoms of citrus groves, Orange Blossom Honey has a light floral character with a mild citrus undertone. It provides a bright, clean counterpoint to the earthier Ayurvedic botanicals in this blend and lifts the Schisandra’s tart berry character. A good choice for those who prefer a lighter, more aromatic sweetness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this tea taste like?
In Motion Tea is earthy and complex. The base is dry and slightly astringent from the Arjuna bark and Giloy, with a clean grassy note from the green tea. The most distinctive flavor contribution is Schisandra berry — a tart, slightly fruity complexity that cuts through the middle of the cup. Brahmi and Ginkgo are background notes. The overall character is savory-herbal rather than sweet, which is why Gallberry Honey works particularly well as a pairing — it adds sweetness without competing with the botanical depth.
What is Giloy, and why is it called Amrita?
Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is a classical Ayurvedic Rasayana botanical that appears in the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. Its Sanskrit name Amrita — meaning "nectar of immortality" — reflects its elevated standing in the Ayurvedic botanical canon, where it is considered one of the most foundational Rasayana plants. It has been part of Ayurvedic formulations for centuries across South Asia.
What is Schisandra, and what does "five-flavor fruit" mean?
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a classical Chinese medicine botanical known as wu wei zi — "five-flavor fruit" — because its berries are said to carry all five fundamental flavors of Chinese culinary and botanical tradition: sour, sweet, bitter, salty, and pungent. It appears in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, one of the oldest texts in Chinese herbal medicine, and qualifies as a true adaptogen with centuries of documented traditional use.
Is Brahmi the same as Gotu Kola?
No. Brahmi most commonly refers to Bacopa monnieri in Ayurvedic tradition, though the name is sometimes also applied to Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) in parts of South India. In this formula, Brahmi refers specifically to Bacopa monnieri — the small wetland herb documented in the Charaka Samhita and associated with Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge.
Does this tea contain caffeine?
Yes. This blend contains green tea, which contributes naturally occurring caffeine.
How much tea do I use per cup?
1 to 1.5 teaspoons per 8 oz of water, at 175–185°F, for 4–6 minutes. Adjust to taste.
The botanical and cultural information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. For personalized guidance on any botanical ingredient, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or licensed healthcare provider.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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