I hike most weekends — same trail, same quiet. It’s not about conquering a peak or chasing steps on a tracker. It’s about rhythm. Repetition. Letting the noise fade, feeling the breath settle, watching the forest wake up around me.
Before I leave, I pack light: a wrap with fruit and a thermos of Sunrise Boost, my go-to Planty infusion. I prepare it the night before — cinnamon and turmeric, and let it cool down while I sleep. In the morning, I pour it into my old metal thermos, still chilled, and tuck it into the side pocket of my bag.
It’s become part of the ritual — not an add-on, not a treat. A constant. Something that makes the whole morning feel more intentional.
It Started Quietly
I came to Planty during a period where I was looking for more clarity — in my body, in my habits, in the way I chose things. I didn’t want more noise. I didn’t want quick fixes or bold promises. I wanted something that would feel real — something I could trust.
The first time I tried Sunrise Boost, it felt exactly like that. Familiar. Gentle. Grounded. The warmth of the cinnamon. The golden of turmeric. It made sense to my body. And that mattered to me.
The Perfect Hiking Companion: Light, Natural, Local
When you’re hiking, everything in your pack matters. You want to feel light, supported, in tune with your surroundings. That’s why I choose Planty.
I love that I can name what’s in it. I know where the ingredients come from — grown on this island, by hands that care.There’s something about carrying a drink that’s rooted in the same landscape I’m walking through — soil, sun, spice. It feels like I’m hiking with something that belongs out here.
And the infusion itself — it gives me what I need: comfort, calm, clarity. Turmeric has this way of gently waking the body up without rushing it. Cinnamon brings this slow warmth that lingers, even when I drink it cold.
Together, they offer a kind of focus. A centred feeling. It’s a quiet energy — the kind that helps you stay present rather than push through.
A Moment to Pause, Not Perform
There’s a spot in les Gorges I always stop — a flat rock shaded by trees, with a view that opens just enough to let the light through. That’s where I take my first sip.
The thermos is cool in my hand, condensation forming. The scent of cinnamon rises as I open it, mixing with the earthy smell of moss and bark. And for a few minutes, I just sit. Sip. Listen. I don’t think about where I’m going next. I just let the tea hold the moment.
Why My Hiking Mornings Start With Planty
Choosing Planty is about alignment. The kind of choices that feel small but add up — the ones that connect me to the land, to how I want to feel, and to how I want to show up in the world.
I trust the way Planty is made. I trust what’s in it. And that trust is something rare — and deeply comforting.
It’s Not Just a Drink
It’s a pause. A way to check in, to return to myself. To carry something that’s been made with care — and that reminds me to move through the world with that same care.