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All about Buddha’s Zen Blend, Herbal Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineCaffeine free
What’s in itrooibos, green tea, tulsi, brahmi, gotu kola, ginseng
How to brew it
- 212°F / 100°C
- Steep 5–7 minutes COVERED
- Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz
- Covering traps the volatile oils that carry most of the flavour
Beyond the cup
The focus blend. Green tea's L-theanine and caffeine work together for calm alertness — the kind of focus that doesn't jitter. Ginseng, tulsi, and rooibos build on that foundation with traditional adaptogenic support. Brahmi and gotu kola round out the Ayurvedic nootropic tradition. Brew at 80°C for 3–5 minutes — hot but not boiling protects the green tea catechins. Best as a morning or early afternoon work companion.
What’s in it
Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Sacred in Hinduism and central to Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years, tulsi is classified as a rasayana — an herb that nourishes the whole person. Modern research identifies it as a genuine adaptogen: multiple human trials show significant reductions in stress, anxiety, and fatigue...
Peppery, clove-like, slightly sweet, aromatic, complex
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Ginseng
Panax ginseng
The king of adaptogens — and one of the most expensive and extensively studied herbs on Earth. Panax ginseng (Asian/Korean ginseng) contains ginsenosides that modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, supporting the body's stress response over weeks to months of use. Not a stimulant in the caffeine...
Earthy, slightly bitter, warming, complex — woody with sweet undertones
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Brahmi (Bacopa)
Bacopa monnieri
Named after Brahma, the Hindu creator god — a fitting name for a herb whose clinical evidence for memory enhancement is among the strongest in all of herbal medicine. Multiple RCTs in healthy adults show significant improvements in memory consolidation, attention, and cognitive processing after...
Bitter, slightly astringent, earthy — distinctly medicinal
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Herb · Caffeine-free
Gotu Kola
Centella asiatica
The 'herb of longevity' in Ayurveda and a cognitive enhancer with a distinct mechanism from brahmi: where brahmi enhances memory consolidation, gotu kola supports neural tissue integrity through collagen synthesis and wound healing pathways that extend to brain vasculature. Its triterpene saponids (asiaticoside, madecassoside) have...
Mild, slightly bitter, grassy, herbal — light and pleasant
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Tea · Caffeine-free
Rooibos
Aspalathus linearis
Not tea. Rooibos is a needle-leaved shrub of the pea family that grows in one mountain range in the Western Cape and nowhere else, and since 2021 the name has been legally reserved for it. It is the base of thirty-three products here for one...
Honey, dried fruit and vanilla with a little wood; smooth, naturally sweet, never bitter. Green rooibos is malty and slightly grassy
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Tea · Contains caffeine
Green Tea
Camellia sinensis
The same leaf as black tea, with the oxidation stopped almost as soon as it starts — by pan-firing in a dry wok in China, by steaming in Japan. That one difference is why green tea is green, grassy and delicate where black is dark...
Grassy and vegetal with a clean sweetness; gunpowder is bolder and faintly smoky, chun mee plummy and less sweet
Good for
When you can't focus
- Tulsi, traditionally used in Ayurveda as a daily adaptogen, with gotu kola and ginkgo, studied for attention and memory
- Lemon balm, traditionally used to help relieve nervousness
- Green and herbal, naturally caffeine-free — clarity without the coffee edge
- The cup for the second half of a long day's work
These teas are foods, sold as such. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What it goes with
Add a pinch of our Black Pepper Ground to boost absorption across the blend. Our Rosemary makes a natural partner — traditionally known as the 'herb of remembrance,' and its carnosic acid supports the same antioxidant pathway the green tea activates.
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Reviews
What the time-travelers say
206 of the shop’s 213 reviews are five stars — left by people who actually bought the tea
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Great products and great service
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…
I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.
— Nick C. Verified
Great tea
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…
A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!
— Zoe R. Verified
Maple Peach
The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.
— Gerda S. Verified
Always handy
I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.
— Jennifer D. Verified
Great stuff
This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks
— Dave G. Verified
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…
Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!
— Erin Poeta P. Verified
Delicious
I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!
— Jessica A. Verified
Great flavorful tea
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…
Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.
— Joel R. Verified
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…
Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!
— Ted H. Verified
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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well
— Miranda A. Verified
4 stars
It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!
— Merrilee B. Verified
Bancha with a splash of lemon
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…
A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!
— Monika F. Verified
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