After her Ayurvedic practitioner recommended that she reduce her acidity intake, Roy switched from coffee to tea, and her favorite blend is the Vahdam Darjeeling Black Tea ($21). "Growing up, my mom would always bring back Darjeeling tea from India, it was her thing every afternoon," she says. "I specifically love the Darjeeling summer one because it reminds me of home. The tea grounds me and brings me to the present moment in a really lovely way that I didn't anticipate."
Roy adds that she loves to listen to Toni Jones's affirmations while she prepares and enjoys her morning tea. "One of my favorite tracks is called 'Energy Budget,' and it's all about reclaiming your energy and what direction you put it in. A lot of times we don't even realize we're putting our time and attention to things that aren't serving us, like when we're scrolling on our phone. We think we want to do that, but then we end up just comparing ourselves to people or, you know, feeling inadequate or whatever that is. I love the concept of energy budget because I'm in control of where I'm putting that attention, and wherever I put my attention, that thing is going to blossom and turn and help me find my purpose."
Pro Tip: Roy likes to use three tea bags for a stronger taste, along with a tablespoon of raw honey and a dash of whole milk. The former tip helps cut the acidity as well.
