The Ancestral Tea Collection
Autumn/ Winter 2026
Eight teas. Two ancestral languages. One healing legacy. Bidii · Nguvu · Pumzika · Joto · Hekima · Amani · Sankofa · Safi.
Named in Swahili and Akan/Twi — each paired with an Adinkra symbol of meaning.
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ROOTED IN LANGUAGE. CARRIED IN MEMORY.
Every tea in this collection carries a name older than the brand itself. Bidii. Nguvu. Pumzika. Joto. Hekima. Amani. Sankofa. Safi. Eight words rooted in Swahili and Akan/Twi languages carried across oceans, suppressed for generations, and now reclaimed in every cup. Each tea is paired with an Adinkra symbol, a visual language born in Ghana that has carried wisdom and proverbs for centuries. This is not branding. This is memory work. When you drink Sankofa, you are reminded to go back and get what was left behind. When you drink Amani, you are reminded that peace is your birthright. Healing and heritage were never meant to be separated.
Change The Ritual™
— The Love U Studios philosophy that healing is built one repeated choice at a time. Every tea below is paired with a smokable blend or Wellness Lollie™ to help you build a new habit, return to forgotten wisdom, and root yourself back into purpose and center. Choose your ritual. Then choose it again tomorrow.
BIDII
bee-DEE · Swahili · "Determination, vigor, industriousness" · (Get It Together™)
Show up. Every single day.
This is not a gentle cup. Bidii Tea does not ease you into the day — it calls you into it. Named for the Swahili spirit of determination and industriousness, this bold Assam black tea blend with prominent ginger, cooling mint, and bright lime peel is a declaration: I am showing up today. Fully. Powerfully. Without apology.
BIDII pairs with Energizer Fire (smoke) + Island Fire (lollie) — Ignite your morning fully.
This is not a gentle cup. Bidii Tea does not ease you into the day — it calls you into it. Named for the Swahili spirit of determination and industriousness, this bold blend is a declaration: I am showing up today. Fully. Powerfully. Without apology.
Herbalist's Note: Contains licorice root and ginger. Individuals with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, low potassium, or who are pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before use and avoid excessive consumption. Contains caffeine. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to rhizomes (ginger), citrus, the Labiatae/mint family, legumes (Fabaceae — includes licorice root), or tea plants (Theaceae).
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion, as we are not liable for allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
NGUVU
n-GOO-voo · Swahili · Strength, power, vitality · (Dark Cherry Noir™)
Strong body. Deep roots. Unstoppable vitality.
Nguvu is for the body that works hard and deserves deep nourishment. Built on bold Assam black tea with real tart cherry and rich cacao, finished with our proprietary antioxidant and lymphatic support blend. This is strength you can taste — magnesium-rich, immune-supportive medicine in a cup built like indulgence.
NGUVU pairs with Coconut Rose (lollie) — Strength, sweetened.
Nguvu is for the body that works hard and deserves deep nourishment. Built on bold black tea with real tart cherry and rich cacao, finished with our proprietary antioxidant and lymphatic support blend. This is strength you can taste — magnesium-rich, immune-supportive medicine in a cup built like indulgence.
Herbalist’s Note: Contains caffeine. Those who are pregnant or nursing should consult their healthcare provider before use. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to stone fruit (Rosaceae — includes cherry and rosehips), cacao or hibiscus (Malvaceae), legumes (Fabaceae — includes carob), the Asteraceae/ragweed-daisy family (includes calendula and burdock), citrus, or tea plants (Theaceae).
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion; we are not liable for any allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
Pumzika
poom-ZEE-kah · Swahili · Rest, restoration, to be renewed· (Cherry Moon™)
You’ve done enough for today. Rest now.
Pumzika is the evening companion to Nguvu — same cherry and cacao foundation, now caffeine-free on a Rooibos base, finished with our proprietary nervous-system release blend. This is your nighttime medicine, your permission to stop, your reminder that restoration is not a luxury — it is a requirement.
PUMZIKA pairs with Deep Sleep (smoke) + Deep Sleep (lollie) — Rest, complete.
Pumzika is the evening companion to Nguvu — same cherry and cacao foundation, now caffeine-free on a Rooibos base, finished with our proprietary nervous-system release blend. This is your nighttime medicine, your permission to stop, your reminder that restoration is not a luxury — it is a requirement.
Herbalist’s Note: Caffeine-free. Contains calming botanicals and may cause mild drowsiness. Those who are pregnant or nursing should consult their healthcare provider before use. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to legumes (Fabaceae — includes rooibos and carob), stone fruit (Rosaceae), cacao or hibiscus (Malvaceae), the Asteraceae/ragweed-daisy family (includes chamomile, calendula, and burdock), or the Labiatae/mint family.
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion, as we are not liable for allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
JOTO
JOH-toh · Swahili · Warmth, heat, vitality · (Golden Peach Fire™)
Transformation tastes like this.
Joto is your summer showstopper. A bold green tea base layered with real peach and a generous hand of ginger, rounded out by our proprietary warming spice complex for digestive ease and circulation. No milk needed. No sugar needed. Just fire, fruit, and transformation.
JOTO pairs with Cool Down (smoke) — Balance the fire.
Joto is your summer showstopper. A bold green tea base layered with real peach and a generous hand of ginger, rounded out by our proprietary warming spice complex for digestive ease and circulation. No milk needed. No sugar needed. Just fire, fruit, and transformation.
Herbalist's Note: Contains licorice root, ginger, and warming peppers. Individuals with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, low potassium, gallstones, or who are pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before use and avoid excessive consumption. Contains caffeine. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to rhizomes (ginger and cardamom), stone fruit (Rosaceae — includes peach and peach leaf), citrus, legumes (Fabaceae — includes licorice root), the Asteraceae/ragweed-daisy family (includes calendula), the Labiatae/mint family, or tea plants (Theaceae).
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion, as we are not liable for allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
HEKIMA
heh-KEE-mah · Swahili · "Wisdom, intelligence, discernment · (Clarity & Fire™)
Calm focus. Sharp mind. No crash.
Hekima is built for the woman who needs to think clearly, create powerfully, and sustain energy without the anxiety that comes with overstimulation. A bold green tea base with lemon balm and ginger, finished with our proprietary calming nervine and memory-support blend. Pair with the Laser Focus Blend for a complete ritual stack.
HEKIMA pairs with Laser Focus (smoke) + Clarity (lollie) — Your ritual stack for deep work.
Hekima is built for the woman who needs to think clearly, create powerfully, and sustain energy without the anxiety that comes with overstimulation. Gunpowder green tea base with lemon balm as the nervous system anchor — smoothing the caffeine edge so focus lands clean. Ginger for circulation to the brain. Rosemary for memory. Gotu Kola for sustained cognitive building. Tulsi for cortisol management. Pair with the Laser Focus Blend for a complete ritual stack.
Herbalist's Note: Contains licorice root and ginger. Individuals with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, low potassium, thyroid conditions, or who are pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before use and avoid excessive consumption. Contains caffeine. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to the Labiatae/mint family (includes lemon balm, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and tulsi), rhizomes (ginger), citrus, legumes (Fabaceae — includes licorice root), the Apiaceae/carrot-celery family (includes gotu kola), or tea plants (Theaceae).
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion, as we are not liable for allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
AMANI
ah-MAH-nee · Swahili · Peace, serenity, tranquility· (Lavender Moon™)
Permission to stop.
Amani is not just a sleep tea. It is an invitation to release the day completely — body, mind, and nervous system. Built on lavender and passionflower, finished with our proprietary nervine and dream-support blend. This is the most powerful sleep-and-restoration blend in the Love U Studios collection.
AMANI pairs with Nervous System Recovery (smoke) — Release fully, sleep deeply.
Amani is not just a sleep tea. It is an invitation to release the day completely — body, mind, and nervous system. Built on a powerful foundation of passionflower, skullcap, and valerian root, elevated with Blue Lotus for dream support and a small intentional dose of mugwort for nervous system reset. Lemon balm and lavender gently lower cortisol. Rose and tulsi hold the emotional heart. This is the most powerful sleep-and-restoration blend in the Love U Studios collection.
Herbalist's Note: Amani is the most powerful blend in this collection, and it is built to be respected. Not for use during pregnancy or while nursing. May cause drowsiness — do not use before driving, operating machinery, or any activity requiring alertness. Do not combine with alcohol, sedatives, sleep medication, or benzodiazepines. Those taking antidepressants or MAOIs should consult their healthcare provider before use. Contains licorice root, which may raise blood pressure and lower potassium with regular use; those with high blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney conditions, or low potassium should consult their provider and avoid excessive consumption. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to the Asteraceae/ragweed-daisy family (includes chamomile and mugwort), the Labiatae/mint family (includes skullcap, lemon balm, lavender, and tulsi), the Passifloraceae family (passionflower), legumes (Fabaceae — includes licorice root), or Rosaceae (rose). Amani is an evening ritual. Give yourself somewhere soft to land.
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion, as we are not liable for allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
SANKOFA
SAN-koh-fah · Akan/Twi · Go back and get it / Return to your roots
Your ancestors already knew this.
Sankofa is built for the woman who thinks deeply, creates boldly, and knows that the most powerful intelligence is rooted in ancestral memory. A delicate white tea base with Lion's Mane mushroom, finished with our proprietary memory-and-clarity blend. Top with frothed coconut milk. Drink it in morning stillness before the world begins.
SANKOFA pairs with Rose Dream (vegan lollie) — Ancestral memory, dreamlike calm.
Sankofa is built for the woman who thinks deeply, creates boldly, and knows that the most powerful intelligence is rooted in ancestral memory. Silver Needle white tea — the highest grade available — provides a delicate, floral caffeine foundation. Lion's Mane mushroom stimulates Nerve Growth Factor for neural rebuilding. Bacopa Monnieri, the ancient scholar’s herb, deepens memory retention. Ginkgo increases cerebral blood flow. Jasmine and rose carry the ancestral heart. Serve with frothed coconut milk. Drink it in morning stillness before the world begins.
Herbalist's Note: Contains ginkgo and licorice root. Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk and should not be combined with blood-thinning or antiplatelet medication, including warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel; discontinue at least two weeks before any scheduled surgery or dental procedure. Ginkgo may also lower the seizure threshold and is not recommended for anyone with a seizure disorder or taking anticonvulsant medication. Licorice root may raise blood pressure and lower potassium with regular use; those with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or low potassium should consult their provider and avoid excessive consumption. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. Contains caffeine. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to mushrooms and fungi (Lion's Mane), tea plants (Theaceae), the Labiatae/mint family, legumes (Fabaceae — includes licorice root), the Apiaceae/carrot-celery family (includes gotu kola), Rosaceae (rose), or ginkgo.
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion; we are not liable for any allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
SAFI
SAH-fee · Swahili · "Clean, pure, cleansed" · (Citrus Mint Reset™)
Six systems. One cup. Total reset.
Safi works on every system at once. A caffeine-free green rooibos base with citrus and mint, finished with our proprietary detox and metabolism blend. No milk. No sweetener needed. Just clean, pure, total system reset. Top with sparkling water for an effervescent summer signature.
SAFI pairs with Breathe Easy (smoke) — Clean breath, clean reset.
Safi works on every system at once. Green Rooibos base — caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich, naturally sweet — with Gymnema Sylvestre to block sugar receptors and eliminate cravings within minutes, dandelion root for liver and kidney activation, cleavers and burdock root as the lymphatic dream team, fennel for hormone metabolism and bloat, and licorice root as the natural sweetener that replaces cane sugar entirely. No milk. No sweetener. Just clean, pure, total system reset. Top with sparkling water for an effervescent summer signature.
Herbalist's Note: Contains licorice root and gymnema. Individuals managing blood sugar or taking diabetes medication, and those with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, low potassium, gallbladder conditions, or who are pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before use and avoid excessive consumption. Caffeine-free. Do your own research regarding the individual components and avoid this tea if you have allergies to any of the ingredients above, or to legumes (Fabaceae — includes rooibos and licorice root), citrus, the Labiatae/mint family, the Asteraceae/ragweed-daisy family (includes dandelion and burdock), the Apiaceae/carrot-celery family (includes fennel), grasses (Poaceae — includes lemongrass), rhizomes (ginger), or hibiscus (Malvaceae).
Each batch of tea is made to order and may have slight variations, but the same quality and care. The teas are dehydrated and hand-blended in my lab with love, using the same disinfection and sterilization methods used in my spa area. Use at your own discretion, as we are not liable for allergies or other reactions to our tea blends. We use high-quality, organic products in all our blends, and we are also consumers of them.
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