The moonlit apothecary

Herbs, steeped in moonlight.

We follow the moon through its phases and pair each one with a gentle, time-honoured herbal tea ritual — a small, fragrant way to mark the rhythm of the month.

See tonight’s ritual

Tonight’s moon ·

The moon is in its

Tonight’s tea ritual

Steep 1–2 tsp dried herb in a cup of just-boiled water for 5–7 minutes.

The lunar month

Eight phases, eight cups

The moon completes its cycle in about 29.5 days. Here is the ritual for each phase — tonight’s is highlighted.

The almanac

Our cupboard of herbs

Familiar, kitchen-friendly herbs that people have brewed for generations. Simple, gentle and easy to find.

No. I

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Soft, apple-like and calming. A classic evening cup for unwinding.

Care: skip it if you’re allergic to ragweed or daisies.

No. II

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

Cool and bright. Traditionally sipped after meals.

Care: may aggravate heartburn or reflux in some people.

No. III

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Lemony and gentle, a member of the mint family long used for relaxing brews.

Care: ask your doctor first if you have a thyroid condition.

No. IV

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Warming and spicy. A favourite on chilly days and for settling the stomach.

Care: check with your doctor if you take blood thinners.

No. V

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Piney and invigorating — a fragrant morning cup, also lovely in the kitchen.

Care: enjoy in culinary amounts; avoid concentrated forms.

No. VI

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Floral and soothing. Best blended in small amounts with chamomile or black tea.

Care: a little goes a long way — it can taste soapy.