Foreboding, dark, and a bit intimidating when you see it, this blend will shake you up in the best kind of way. The Tower is a blend of an aged Pu-erh black tea, purple cornflower, elderberries, and slate-gray edible glitter*(Additional ingredient information listed below).
The Tower can initially be a terrifying card to behold in a Tarot reading, with the card showing images of fire, chaos, and destruction. As with most disasters, it's traumatic as it's occuring, but the negatives don't last forever. True, some pain and loss may linger, but unexpected positives will eventually come from it. Just as new plants grow after a forest fire, The Tower reminds us that we will recover from adversity and come back stronger in the long run. This tea is grounded and earthy, helping to remind us to examine our foundation and realize that sudden change must sometimes take place to renew and rebuild.
*Edible glitters are a combination of mica, titanium dioxide, black iron oxide, rice extract/protein, and artificial colors. Artificial colors that may be used are Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2, Red 3, Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, and Yellow 6 Lake. If you have any allergies to artificial colors, we suggest NOT consuming any of our Tarot teas. All edible glitters are 100% edible, FDA compliant, Kosher/Parve, gluten-free, nut-free, lactose-free, and vegan.
The Tower
Brewing Temperature: 200° F
Steep Time: 3 to 5 minutes
Amount: Healthy pinch per 2 to 3 cups tea*
*Our teas are less processed with no sugar added, so a healthy pinch (between your thumb, index, and middle fingers) is perfect for a cup of tea. Do not add too much tea to your steeper of choice, as the leaves will double or triple in size. Depending on how strong you like your tea, you can also steep our tea leaves multiple times because of the quality. If you're having difficulty with your tea brewing correctly, please reach out to us and we'll be happy to help troubleshoot!