WATER (水) — Flow, Serenity & Collective Cleansing

Product Summary

WATER (水) is a loose-leaf ceremonial tea created by Her Belle Tease, inspired by the Chinese Tea Ceremony and the Water element in traditional East Asian philosophy. This blend brings together calming florals, cooling herbs, and a white tea base to evoke fluidity, emotional clarity, and gentle nervous system restoration.

Crafted as a meditative infusion, WATER invites stillness through movement—reminding us that like rivers and tides, we are always in flow, always connected.

Key Information

• Product Type: Loose-leaf ceremonial tea blend

• Collection: Five Elements Collection

• Inspired By: Water Element (水), Chinese Tea Ceremony

• Format: Loose leaf

• Net Weight: 50 g

• Servings: Approximately 20–25 cups

• Brew Temperature: 75–85°C

• Brew Time: 3–5 minutes

• Caffeine Content: Low

• Suitable For: Meditation, emotional balance, ceremony, nervous system calm, reflection

• Origin: Ingredients sourced from multiple regions

• Blended In: Small batches by Her Belle Tease

Ingredients

Botanical Ingredients

• White Tea (Camellia sinensis)

• Elder Flower (Sambucus nigra)

• Jasmine (Jasminum sambac)

• Rose Petal (Rosa damascena)

• Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

• Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea)

• Mint (Mentha spp.)

• Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)

Flavour Profile

• Floral

• Cool

• Sweet

• Soft

• Herbaceous

• Creamy

• Fresh

• Lightly earthy

Story Behind The Blend

WATER (水) was inspired by the Chinese Tea Ceremony, where tea is not only consumed but experienced as a form of presence, flow, and connection. In the Five Elements tradition, Water represents adaptability, emotional depth, cleansing, and collective unity.

This blend was created as a tribute to stillness within movement—the understanding that emotions, like water, are meant to flow rather than be held.

Each ingredient was chosen to reflect a different expression of water: its softness, its depth, its clarity, and its capacity to nourish all things it touches.

Traditional Herbal Context

White tea has long been cherished in Chinese tea traditions for its delicate character and purity.

Jasmine tea has been used in East Asian tea culture to scent and soften green and white teas, often associated with relaxation and hospitality. Rose and chamomile have deep roots in European herbal traditions, where they are valued for their calming and comforting qualities.

Butterfly pea flower has been used in Southeast Asian traditions for its vibrant colour and ceremonial presence. Mint has been widely used across global herbal systems for its cooling and refreshing qualities. Marshmallow root has a long history in European herbalism, traditionally associated with soothing preparations.

These cultural traditions reflect historical and ceremonial uses and are not intended as medical claims.

Botanical Research

The plants in this blend have been the subject of scientific research regarding their phytochemical composition and traditional applications.

Research topics include:

• Antioxidants

• Flavonoids

• Aromatic compounds

• Mucilage polysaccharides

• Volatile oils

• Traditional herbal use

See individual plant pages in the Plant Library for references.

Suggested Ritual

Enjoy WATER (水) during moments of emotional reflection, meditation, or ceremonial tea practice.

Ideas for use:

• Chinese tea ceremony

• Meditation practice

• Journalling

• Nervous system grounding

• Evening wind-down ritual

• Emotional release practices

• Group tea sharing

Elemental Reflection

As you prepare this tea, imagine water flowing through rivers, lakes, and oceans—connecting all life.

Reflect on what needs to be released. Allow emotions to move without resistance. Consider journalling or speaking intentions of softness, acceptance, and flow.

Packaging

WATER (水) is presented in a reusable tea tin designed to reflect clarity, stillness, and fluid movement.

Features include:

• Protective inner seal

• Optional fabric pouch insert

• Artwork inspired by flowing water, mist, and lunar reflections

• Recyclable materials where possible

• Minimal-waste packaging

Contraindications & Precautions

If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before consuming herbal products.

Certain ingredients may not be suitable for everyone:

• Elder may interact with immunosuppressant medications and is traditionally avoided in autoimmune conditions.

• Jasmine may enhance the effects of sedatives and is not suitable for those with low blood pressure sensitivity.

• Rose may not be suitable for individuals with known allergies or low blood pressure conditions.

• Chamomile may interact with anticoagulants and sedative medications and is avoided in individuals with daisy-family allergies.

• Butterfly pea flower may lower blood pressure and interact with antihypertensive medications.

• Mint may not be suitable for individuals with reflux sensitivity or certain gastrointestinal conditions.

• White tea contains caffeine and may interact with stimulants and affect iron absorption.

• Marshmallow root may affect absorption of medications and is used cautiously with lithium or blood sugar–related treatments.

See the Plant Library for detailed information on individual herbs.