010: JASMINE LEMONGRASS TEA

🕊️ Crane Cloud Tea — The Still Wind Scroll

Archetype: The Crane — light, clear, spacious; perspective through breath.

💡 Why This Works

Jasmine lifts, lemongrass clarifies, vanilla softens. A whisper of honey rounds the edges. It’s calm in a cup—aromatic without heaviness.

⚡ Energy & Time

• Total: 6–8 min
• Effort: Very low (RPE 1/10)
• Gear: Kettle + teapot or mug with strainer

🎭 Flavor & Mood

Floral, citrus-bright, softly creamy—like cool air through linen.

🥣 What It Is

Jasmine green (or herbal) steeped with lemongrass and a touch of vanilla, lightly sweetened and finished with lemon zest.

🧾 Ingredients (2 cups)

• 2 tsp jasmine green tea or 2 tsp caffeine-free lemongrass tea
• 1 tsp dried lemongrass (if using jasmine base)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or 1/4 vanilla bean scraped
• 2 thin strips lemon zest (no pith)
• 2–3 tsp honey or maple, to taste (optional)
• 2 cups (480 ml) 175–185°F / 80–85°C water

✍️ Method

1. Warm vessel: Rinse teapot/mug with hot water.
2. Combine: Add tea, lemongrass (if using), vanilla, and lemon zest.
3. Steep: Pour hot water; steep 2–3 min for jasmine (4–5 min herbal). Do not boil.
4. Finish: Strain. Sweeten lightly. Inhale first sip slowly.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

• Softer profile: Add a splash of oat milk for “cloud” body.
• Coldbrew: Steep the mix in cool water 4–6 hrs; strain, serve over ice.
• Herbal option: Skip jasmine; use lemongrass + chamomile 1:1.

📜 Lore / Origin

The crane rests on air: a still wing, a long view. This tea mirrors that—floral lift, clear line, quiet landing.

🌺 Benefits

• Light clarity: lemongrass + lemon zest
• Gentle calm: jasmine or chamomile
• Evening-friendly: easy to make caffeine-free

🧭 Self-Score to 100

• Flavor Balance: 20/20
• Ease & Gadget Efficiency: 20/20
• Texture & Authenticity: 20/20
• Time & Cleanup: 20/20
• Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 — Airy lift, quiet mind.