Catuaba

Steeped a tablespoon in hot water for about ten minutes and felt a gentle warming settle in within the hour. The shredded bark is coarser than I expected, so a fine strainer helps. Two weeks in and I'm sleeping deeper and waking up with more drive.

The shredded bark smells earthy and slightly woody, and it brews into a smooth, gently bitter tea that's easy to drink in the evenings. After about two weeks of a nightly cup I've noticed a real warmth and steadier energy during the day.

I’ve been steeping this bark as a daily tea for two weeks now, and it’s become a grounding ritual I actually look forward to—there’s a steady warmth that lingers long after the last sip. The texture is coarse and woody, which makes for a hearty brew rather than a delicate one. It’s subtle, but I do