{"product_id":"life-on-mars","title":"Life On Mars","description":"\u003cp\u003eLife On Mars tisane is a deep mineral rich tonic for rebuilding and strengthening your vitality. It is designed to help strengthen and support resiliency, is physically restorative due to its grounding nature and provides support during burnout, fatigue, stress, or recovery while also providing digestive support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera), Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Nettle (Urtica dioica).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace 1 to 2gr (about one teaspoon) of tea in a cup, or 4 to 5gr (two teaspoons) in a teapot, fill with boiled water and cover the top of the cup with a saucer (or place the lid on the teapot) to capture all of the volatile oils. Steep for 15 to 30 minutes then enjoy. Alternatively you may steep overnight and enjoy cold (or reheated) the following day, this will ensure you not only consume all of the beneficial volatile oils, but also a raft of wonderful vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: It is more about the importance of steeping the plants effectively, than how much of them you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile an earthy rich herbaceous blend, this tisane brings a balance of warmth and spice paired with a mild bitterness, a medicinal taste sensation. Likely dominant notes would be:\u003cbr\u003e•    spicy warmth - Ginger\u003cbr\u003e•    earthy depth - Ashwagandha and Dandelion\u003cbr\u003e•    maple-like undertones - Fenugreek\u003cbr\u003e•    green mineral freshness - Nettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bit about each of the healing herbs in this tisane blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha (Withania somnifera)\u003cbr\u003eAshwagandha is one of the foundational herbs of Ayurvedic medicine and is best known today as an adaptogen supporting strength and vitality. It is used to support the nervous system, provides energy restoration after exhaustion, increases sleep quality and recovery and encourages hormonal and endocrine balance. Many people experience it as calming and strengthening simultaneously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetically: Ashwagandha is grounding, stabilising, and deeply restorative. Unlike stimulating herbs that push energy upward quickly, it tends to support endurance and recovery over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDandelion (Taraxacum officinale)\u003cbr\u003eDandelion is cleansing and provides both liver and digestive-supportive while also providing digestive stimulation through its bitter qualities. It encourages fluid balance, provides mineral nourishment while also supporting mild detoxification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetically: In this blend, dandelion helps prevent the heavier nourishing herbs from becoming stagnant or overly dense. It keeps the formula moving and metabolically active. It contributes an earthy bitterness that complements the tonic quality of the tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)\u003cbr\u003eFenugreek brings warmth, nourishment, and rebuilding energy. It provides Tissue nourishment and recovery, support healthy blood sugar levels, strengthens the digestive system and warms the circulatory system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetically: Fenugreek is often viewed as a restorative herb for depletion and weakness. It moistens and nourishes while also helping digestion process heavier foods and herbs more effectively. In this blend, it deepens the “rebuilding” aspect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger (Zingiber officinale)\u003cbr\u003eGinger is one of the great universal anti-inflammatory herbs. It enhances absorption and movement, warms the circulatory system, provides digestive stimulation and brings relief from nausea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetically: Ginger brings heat, motion, and vitality. It energises the blend bringing momentum and brightness, and improves circulation of the other herbs throughout the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNettle (Urtica dioica).\u003cbr\u003eNettle is one of the classic nutritive tonic herbs in Western herbalism. It provides mineral replenishment (especially iron, magnesium, calcium), general nourishment and restoration, supports energy and vitality, while also providing kidney and urinary support and seasonal allergy support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetically: Nettle feels strengthening, green, and deeply nourishing. It’s often used for people recovering from stress, illness, exhaustion, or nutritional depletion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Calm Lotus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43788620103783,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/0617\/2263\/files\/LifeonMars.jpg?v=1779588205","url":"https:\/\/thecalmlotus.co.nz\/products\/life-on-mars","provider":"The Calm Lotus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}