Why healing your gut is key to calming your mind — and how our teas help:
Your gut and brain are in constant communication through a powerful network called the gut-brain axis — a two-way connection regulated by the vagus nerve. This axis allows your digestive system and central nervous system to speak to each other, influencing everything from digestion and immunity to mood, sleep, and anxiety.
When your gut is inflamed or imbalanced, your brain receives distress signals — often triggering symptoms like:
- Anxiety or panic
- Brain fog or fatigue
- Trouble sleeping
- Mood swings or irritability
This is why healing your gut is essential for emotional balance and nervous system regulation.

How Our Teas Support the Gut-Brain Axis
At Happy Gut Tea Co., our blends are designed to do more than taste good — they’re formulated to support both gut health and nervous system balance simultaneously.
Each ingredient was chosen for its dual-action ability to:
- Soothe inflammation in the gut lining
- Activate the vagus nerve (your body’s “calm switch”)
- Reduce cortisol and stress-related digestive issues
- Support parasympathetic function — your body’s rest-and-digest state
What Happens When You Drink Our Teas:
Every cup of Happy Gut Tea is thoughtfully blended with time-loved herbs used for centuries in traditional wellness rituals. Here’s how these powerful botanicals are commonly enjoyed:
1. In the Gut 🌱
Our Morning Blend includes herbs like ginger, fennel, rooibos, and licorice root, traditionally used to:
- Support gentle digestion after meals
- Encourage a lighter, more comfortable belly
- Help maintain a happy gut environment when used consistently
2. In the Nervous System 🧠
Our Nighttime Blend features calming botanicals such as chamomile, passionflower, lemon balm, and lavender — cherished for their relaxing aroma and feel-good effects, especially before bed. These herbs are traditionally used to:
- Create a sense of calm during wind-down time
- Unwind the body after a busy day
- Support your nighttime routine and overall balance
✨ Whether you’re starting your day or winding down at night, Happy Gut Tea offers a soothing, sensory ritual to reconnect with your body — one cup at a time. ✨

This Is Holistic Tea for Whole-Body Wellness
Our teas are more than a ritual — they’re a daily moment of calm and care for your body and mind.
By blending herbs traditionally enjoyed for their soothing, gut-friendly properties, we create a cup that helps you:
- Create moments of relaxation in your day
- Support your body’s natural digestive processes
- Feel centred, refreshed, and balanced as part of your wellness routine

Healing Herbs
These powerhouse botanicals are hand-selected for their ability to support the gut, calm the nervous system and support the gut-brain axis:
Rooibos – Naturally caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants, rooibos is enjoyed for its smooth taste and gentle support for overall wellness, while helping you unwind and feel centred.
Peppermint – Refreshing and cooling, peppermint is traditionally used to support comfortable digestion and provide a soothing sensation after meals.
Lemon Balm – A fragrant herb often enjoyed for its calming qualities, lemon balm is traditionally used to promote a relaxed mind and comfortable digestion.
Licorice Root – Naturally sweet and grounding, licorice root has long been used in herbal blends to support balance and comfort in the digestive system.
Rose Petals – Delicately floral and uplifting, rose petals are often used to bring a sense of gentle relaxation and harmony to the body.
Fennel Seed – Aromatic and lightly sweet, fennel seed is a traditional favourite for promoting a smooth, comfortable digestive flow.
Chamomile – Known for its soft, floral aroma, chamomile is a cherished evening favourite that helps set the tone for relaxation and post-meal ease.
Lavender – Comforting and aromatic, lavender adds a gentle floral note and is often enjoyed for its ability to create a sense of calm.
Ginger – Warming and zesty, ginger is traditionally used to add comfort after meals and support natural digestive flow.
Passionflower – Delicately floral and mildly earthy, passionflower is traditionally enjoyed for its calming properties, helping to quiet the mind and support a sense of ease in both body and digestion.
Morning vs Night: Sync Your Tea Ritual With Your Body’s Healing Cycle
At Happy Gut Tea Co. we believe in working with your body’s natural rhythms-not against them. Thats why we designed two targeted blends to support you from sunrise to sleep.
Morning Gut Blend:
Awaken your digestive system and energize your gut.
Our morning blend is crafted to gently stimulate digestion, reduce overnight stagnation and help you start your day bloat-free and balanced-all without caffeine. This blend supports gut motility, clears excess gas and gives you natural, steady energy by reducing inflammation and activating your parasympathetic nervous system (aka: rest and digest )
Key Actions:
- Boosts digestive fire ( motility and enzyme release )
- Reduces bloating, cramping and gas
- Supports mental clarity and nervous system regulation
- Gently energizing - no jitters, no crash
Best Time to Drink:
Within 30 minutes of waking or after your first meal
Night Nervous System Blend:
Crafted with soothing botanicals traditionally used to support relaxation, our Night Blend is a gentle part of your evening wind-down ritual. Featuring calming herbs that have been enjoyed for centuries, this blend is designed to help you ease into rest mode after a long day.
Whether you’re looking to slow down, settle your thoughts, or simply enjoy a warm, comforting tea before bed — this blend offers a grounding way to end the day.
Key Features:
- Traditionally used herbs to support relaxation and a calm mind
- A warming, gentle blend to enjoy before bedtime
- Perfect addition to your self-care or nighttime routine
Best Time to Drink:
30-60 minutes before bed as part of your nighttime wind-down ritual
