
Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring with Wood element teas that symbolise growth and new beginnings. As nature transitions and awakens from its winter slumber, we embrace the renewal and rejuvenation of the Spring Equinox. According to Chinese Element Theory, this season brings forth the essence of Wood representing vitality and expansion, upward growth and new life. We are also in the Wood Element Year of The Dragon, a very powerful mergence. What better way to honour this time of renewal than by infusing our routines with the spirit of Wood & diverting our new lease of energy into ourselves.
Understanding the significance of Wood element in green teas is key…
In Element Theory, each element holds distinct characteristics. The Wood element, linked to the liver and gallbladder embodies qualities like flexibility and progress. Green teas with their colour and earthy taste perfectly capture the essence of Wood. Packed with antioxidants and revitalising properties they offer a rejuvenating elixir, for both body and mind.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the concept of energetic properties of foods and beverages plays a significant role in understanding their effects on the body’s balance and overall health. This system categorises foods based on their energetic qualities, including whether they have warming or cooling effects. These properties are believed to influence the body’s internal balance of yin and yang energies.
These warming or cooling based on their effects on the body’s internal temperature and energy flow. Warming foods are believed to increase heat in the body and promote circulation, while cooling foods are thought to clear heat, reduce inflammation, and soothe internal conditions.
Green tea is generally considered to have cooling properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This means that it is believed to have a calming and cooling effect on the body, helping to clear excess heat and dampness. As a result, it is often recommended during periods of hot weather or for individuals experiencing symptoms of internal heat, such as thirst, irritability, or inflammation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasises the importance of maintaining balance within the body’s systems to support overall health and well-being. Green tea’s cooling nature can help to counterbalance excess heat or yang energy within the body, promoting harmony and equilibrium. By aligning with the wood element’s association with renewal and growth, green tea can support the body’s natural processes of rejuvenation and vitality.
White Teas to Nourish & Support…
Each element has complementary and opposing relationships with other elements. The wood element is complemented by the water element. Drinking water element foods or teas (white teas) during springtime can help balance the rising yang energy associated with the wood element. This balance helps prevent excessive heat and supports the body’s transition from the dormant energy of winter to the active energy of spring.
While wood does reigns supreme during the spring, its strength is complemented by the quenching and fluidity of water. White teas, delicate and pure, embody the essence of water, offering a counterbalance to the assertiveness of Wood. By harmonising these elements, we can cultivate a sense of equilibrium within ourselves, fostering holistic well-being.
Thrive in 3 routines for Embracing the Energy of Wood Element…
Morning Stretching Routine: Begin your day with a brief stretching session focusing on movements that promote flexibility and expansion, such as reaching for the sky, side bends, and gentle twists. This helps to awaken your body’s energy and prepare you for the day ahead, embodying the wood element’s characteristics of growth and renewal.
Deep Breathing Exercises: Take a few minutes throughout the day to practice deep breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing or alternate nostril breathing. Deep breathing helps to oxygenate your body, invigorate your mind, and promote a sense of clarity and vitality, aligning with the wood element’s association with the breath of life.
Mindful Movement: Engage in mindful movement practices such as tai chi, qigong, or yoga for a few minutes each day. These gentle exercises promote flexibility, balance, and circulation of qi (vital energy) throughout the body, fostering a sense of vitality and inner strength consistent with the wood element’s qualities.
Creative Expression: Dedicate a few minutes each day to engage in a creative activity that allows you to express yourself freely, whether it’s drawing, writing, playing music, or crafting. Creativity is associated with the wood element’s energy of innovation and growth, and engaging in creative pursuits can help stimulate your imagination, promote personal growth, and foster a sense of vitality and renewal.
Wood Element Green’s….
The Energised Mind is a Chinese green tea is perfectly balanced to support the wood element with tangy green pear and supporting water element rosehips. Punchy Schizandra berries and orange peel work with the controlling metal element white jasmine blossoms and astringent Gotu Kola leave you feeling boosted and energised.
The unique taste qualities of green, oolong and white tea are combined with energising Dragonfruit pieces, pink pepper, tangy raspberry, blackberry and relaxing chamomile flowers. Created for everyone, Positivitea is an unmistakable warming blend with a powerful bite and zest for life.
Flavoured Sencha green leaf is expertly blended with bright mallow and sunflower petals, exquisite rosebuds, sweet vanilla and fresh tangy fruit. Creating a sweet and slightly floral green tea with bags of taste and personality!
Embrace the Spirit of Renewal
As we greet the arrival of Spring Equinox and embrace, the essence of the Wood element lets tap into the energy of renewal and growth. Spring and the wood element reminds us of the importance of flowing with the natural rhythms of change, rather than resisting or clinging to the past.