Tradition has it that the start of the third week of January is ‘Blue Monday’. It’s when, in the northern hemisphere at least, we’re believed to collectively be at our lowest ebb.
On that day the poor weather, reduced daylight hours and emotional and financial post-holiday slump meet the last working week before the end of month pay day.
In 2026 this inauspicious day falls on January 19. Far from fearing it however, we think you should stand by your kettle and turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday’, making a conscious effort to boost your mood.
Most people find a well-timed cup of tea can raise the spirits. At English Tea Shop we’ve taken this belief further by creating a range of blends specially balanced to support your wellbeing.
Look out for our pretty pastel packs of wellness teas with names ending in ‘me’, indicating they’re specially designed for self-care.
This cheerily named blend has a yellow colour and a fruity fragrance. The mellow spices ginger root and coriander meet the sweet, citrusy notes of lemongrass, apple and orange to create a well-balanced, uplifting brew that even goes well with spicy food.
This dark, mint-based tea has a punchy fragrance, unsurprising when you discover it includes marigold and elderflower, fennel seeds and rosemary. The taste includes notes of earthiness and sweetness from turmeric and liquorice.
Calm Me is a sweet, silvery brew with a botanical scent. It features a tongue tingling combination of cinnamon, liquorice and peppermint along with soothing lavender buds.
Enjoy this antioxidant-forward blend around the clock. Its green tea base is supported by sweet cinnamon, spicy ginger and healthy ginseng and acai berries, making it something of a golden wonder.
Classic camomile, lavender, valerian root and hop leaves, all known for their relaxing properties, are brought together in this aromatic bedtime blend. The soothing brew is brightened with a touch of lemon balm.
Can’t decide? We’ve made it easy for you with Your Wellness Collection. This bumper 48-sachet selection covers the teas above plus Beautiful Me, a spicy, fruity blend with a soothing camomile base in which favourite ingredients such as hibiscus and cinnamon meet more unusual pennywort and beetroot.
There’s also a ribbon-tied Wellness Tea Collection 12 Pyramid Gift Pack collection, so you can present your best wellbeing wishes to someone in need of some Tea-L-C.
• Our wellness teas are available to buy via online retailers such as Amazon, from independent health food stores and supermarkets and online at the ETS Teas Store.