Calm. Warm. Surrender.

Nightfall invites stillness, yet Vata resists—its airy energy lingers, restless, untethered. The mind wanders, the body holds tension, sleep feels just out of reach. What you crave is warmth. What you long for is weight. What draws you home—is ritual.

So you cradle the cup, letting the day fall away. The air is dim, the world softened at the edges. Steam rises—sweet, earthy, familiar. You inhale. You sip. Warmth moves inward—into the knots behind your eyes, into thoughts that flutter and cling.

As the tea warms, the body softens. Breath deepens. Muscles release their grip. Apples melt into gentle sweetness, cinnamon steadies the edges, chamomile hushes the noise, licorice soothes from within, and hop petals ease you toward stillness. With every sip, the body yields, the mind quiets, and night unfolds—calm, grounded, fully surrendered."

Your Moonlight ritual

1. Measure 2 teaspoons of tea, letting its softness settle in your hands.
2. Add boiling water (100°C / 212°F) and let it steep for 7-10 minutes—patience invites depth.
3. Whisper an evening affirmation: I release. I soften. I welcome rest.
4. Pour into a ceramic or clay mug, warm and grounding in your palms.
5. Inhale. Sip. Unwind. The day fades, the body relaxes, sleep comes with ease.