✦ Collection One · Soft Light Alchemy
Soft Root
Alchemy
Ten loose-blend herbal teas rooted in 3,000 years of plant tradition. Sourced with intention, blended by hand, and sealed in glass apothecary jars. Each blend is traditionally used to nourish the body and anchor the daily ritual.
10
PRODUCTS
$18
COLLECTIONS
6 oz
GLASS JAR
SB
SMALL BATCH
Soft Root Alchemy
The Herbalist's Guide
How to Steep Like an Alchemist
Loose leaf tea is not a convenience product. It is a practice. Here is how to honor the plant material in your jar.
Measure
One heaping teaspoon per 8oz of water. For a deeper, stronger cup — two teaspoons. Use a fine mesh strainer or reusable infuser basket. Never use a bag; whole plant material needs space to expand fully.
Temperature
All herbal blends: 212°F / full boiling. Dried flowers, roots, and herbs need the hottest water for full extraction. Velvet Hour Black Tea: 200–212°F. High heat unlocks the volatile aromatic compounds that make each blend distinctive and potent.
Steep Time
5–7 minutes for florals and light herbals. 7–10 minutes for roots and earthy blends. 3–4 minutes for Velvet Hour. Taste at minimum time and adjust. A longer steep releases more tannins — tune to your preference and your body's needs that day.
The Ritual
While your tea steeps — pause. Put the phone down. Breathe in the steam. Hold the cup with both hands before your first sip. The 5–7 minutes of steeping is not waiting. It is the beginning of the ritual itself. This is where the alchemy starts.
Quick Reference Guide
Every Soft Root blend at a glance — temperatures, times, and ritual notes
| Blend | Key Herbs | Temp | Time | Caffeine | Ritual Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Bloom | Hibiscus · Rose Petals · Orange Peel | 212°F | 5–7 min | None | Add lemon. Bright iced in summer. Morning ritual. |
| Golden Guard | Elderberry · Echinacea · Astragalus | 212°F | 7 min | None | Add raw honey. A warming seasonal favorite. |
| Hearth Spice | Cinnamon · Cardamom · Clove · Ginger | 212°F | 7–10 min | None | Simmer with oat milk for a latte. Morning warming ritual. |
| Night Nectar | Chamomile · Lavender · Lemon Balm | 212°F | 5–7 min | None | A calming evening ritual. Hold cup with both hands. |
| Ruby Ritual | Hibiscus · Raspberry Leaf · Rose Hip | 212°F | 5–7 min | None | Cold-steep overnight in fridge for a concentrated ritual tea. |
| Still Waters | Butterfly Pea · Peppermint · Lemongrass | 212°F | 5–7 min | None | Add lemon to shift blue→purple. Beautiful over ice. |
| Deep Root | Nettle · Dandelion Root · Burdock Root | 212°F | 7–10 min | None | Plain or with honey. A grounding daily ritual. |
| Open Sky | Rooibos · Orange Peel · Vanilla Bean | 212°F | 5–7 min | None | Delicious with oat milk. Morning or afternoon ritual. |
| Crimson Root | Red Clover · Burdock Root · Dandelion Leaf | 212°F | 7–10 min | None | Earthy and grounding. Traditionally enjoyed seasonally. |
| Velvet Hour | Ceylon Black Tea · Lavender · Rose Petals | 200–212°F | 3–4 min | ⚡ Yes | Just below full boiling. Add milk. Afternoon ritual pause. |
Why These Plants. Why This Way.
Why These Plants. Why This Way.
Every botanical in the Soft Root collection was chosen with deep intention. Here is the plant knowledge behind the craft.
Hibiscus · Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Rich in anthocyanins and vitamin C. Traditionally brewed across West Africa, Egypt, the Caribbean, and Mexico for centuries. The deep ruby color of hibiscus tea has been associated with vitality, circulatory support, and daily wellness across every civilization that cultivated this plant. In Senegal it is called bissap. In Egypt, karkade. In Mexico, agua de jamaica. Same plant, same wisdom, different names across an ocean.
Found in: Scarlet Bloom · Ruby Ritual
Rooibos · Red Bush
Aspalathus linearis
Native exclusively to the Cederberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. Brewed for centuries by the Khoisan people before it entered commercial production in the 20th century. Naturally sweet, naturally caffeine-free, and high in antioxidants. The flavor is warm, earthy, and slightly vanilla — a cup that tastes like something ancient and comfortable. We use whole-needle rooibos for maximum flavor and nutrient retention.
Found in: Open Sky
Transparency Note: The ingredient information above reflects traditional and historical uses across multiple cultural herbal traditions. This is educational context, not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, please consult your healthcare provider before beginning any herbal practice.
✦ Why Loose Leaf Matters
Whole plant.
Better ritual.
Better cup.
Whole plant.
Better ritual.
Better cup.
Every blend in the Soft Root collection is a whole-leaf or whole-flower loose blend — not bagged, not cut into dust, not processed to fit a paper bag. This is not just an aesthetic choice. It is a quality and efficacy choice.
The essential oils that give each botanical its characteristic scent and active compounds are stored in the plant's cell structures. When plant material is cut into fine particles for tea bags, those oils are exposed to air and begin oxidizing immediately. A bag of chamomile may smell like chamomile. A jar of whole chamomile flowers is chamomile.
The ritual also matters. Loose leaf requires your attention — a strainer, a timer, a moment of intention. That pause is part of the practice.
The Comparison
A tea ritual is only as deep as your attention to it. Loose leaf tea requires — and rewards — more attention than a bag. That requirement is the point.
Soft Root Alchemy · The Herbalist's Standard
