A true treat for the senses, Aveda Comforting Tea is our signature beverage, served daily at Aveda salons, spas and Experiences Centers around the globe. This delicately sweet, yet calmingly robust 100% certified organic herbal tea is the perfect combination of licorice root, peppermint and other key ingredients to relax and rejuvenate the spirit.
Originated in the early 1980s, the tea was created under the direction of Aveda founder Horst who wanted to serve his guests a caffeine-free beverage that was representative of Aveda’s roots in the Indian healing practices of Ayurveda. Horst turned to herbal ingredients that would simultaneously revitalize and relax the drinker naturally. The licorice and peppermint were chosen as the ingredients created a distinct and appealing flavor, while the components also worked in tandem to help cleanse the palate, calm the mind, and awaken the body.
“Licorice is known as a rejuvenator in Ayurveda and peppermint provides a natural boost of energy,” says Tribal Elder Shivnath Tandon. “The tea also contains basil and fennel which have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic wisdom.”
Tandon does share though that the tea is really about providing comfort. “When it’s cold outside it’s a wonderful time to join friends and have some Aveda Comforting Tea; the sweetness of the licorice with the dynamic peppermint flavor is the best complement for enjoying time spent with friends and family,” he says.