Guaco

Brewed a tea from this for the first time last week and the earthy, slightly bitter taste actually grew on me. Been drinking a cup most evenings and my chest feels less tight during my usual morning walks. Nice to have something with such a long history behind it.

I was skeptical about trying a vine I'd never heard of, but steeping a few dried leaves before bed has become my favorite wind-down ritual. The taste is earthy and a little bitter, so I add honey, and my chest feels less tight in the mornings.

I’ve been brewing it as a tea each evening and the leaves keep their aroma beautifully even after a few weeks in my kitchen cabinet. Respiratory support was my main reason for trying it, and I do feel like my breathing has been a bit easier during allergy season. It’s become a calming little ritual