October 4, 2025 by Margie Navarro

RISE case: 'Warming Matcha'

This Vivacitea RISE infusion was created as a warming blend for a colder season pick-me-up. It features Japanese matcha green tea as a base with a nourishing blend of cinnamon, ginger, peony, date and licorice. The beauty of this blend is you get the bright energizing kick of ceremonial grade matcha with the grounding earthiness of the remaining herbs.

There is a notable Traditional East Asian Dui Yao or two-herb combination of cinnamon and peony in this formula. This Dui Yao is famous for its complementary ability to retain and protect fluids while warming the body. As we head into the winter months with cold temperatures outside and dry heat inside, this can be a particularly important combination. The remaining herbs harmonize the formula and balance the flavor with spicy and earthy notes.

This infusion comes as a powder that you blend with hot water using a whisk. Your choice of milk may be added to create a latte. It can also be added to baked goods or sweets.

– Margie Navarro, herbalist & acupuncturist