Computer Eyes (herbal tea)
Computer Eyes (herbal tea)
Ingredients: Elderberries, peppermint leaf, gotu kola herb, hibiscus flowers, lavender flowers, lemon balm leaf, bilberry leaf
Good for: Relieving tension & stress
Tastes like: Syrupy lavender loaded with mint
Makes you feel like: Throwing your work computer in the trash
Art by: Billi French
65 grams / 36 servings (1.5 tsp per 8 oz water)
All ingredients organic and caffeine-free.
Recommended brewing: 200° for 10 minutes
A mix of elderberry, lavender, and mint for people who stare at computers
Everybody hits the wall. 40+ hours staring at a screen will turn you into a zombie. Computer Eyes is the antidote. It starts with bilberry leaf, used in WWII by Air Force pilots flying night missions. It can be taken routinely to strengthen vision, whether you’re suffering from eye strains, night blindness, or yes, computer eyes. It's paired with brain food: gotu kola, an Ayurvedic brain herb, is similar to ginkgo biloba. They improve circulation of oxygen to the brain, which helps with focus and memory. Great afternoon tea with a flavor profile of peppermint, lavender, and elder berry—a delightful mix that is one of the most popular in my neighborhood!
Vinyl Pairing: The Pentangle - Basket of Light (Transatlantic Records, 1969)
British folk rock group known for pioneering the acoustic folk jazz sound of the 1960’s (think Fairport Convention). The band was composed of virtuoso guitarists, Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, Danny Thompson on double bass, and the angelic voice of Jacqui McShee, (the drummer wasn't bad either...). They played traditional songs along with originals—sometimes with weird tuning, but always intricately and with hard plucking.
Further Listening: Sweet Child (1968); Bert Jansch & John Renbourn - Bert & John (1966)
