Sorry, couldn’t help myself :) Here’s a potion I whip up for myself when I need that extra boost in my creative endeavors- or when I have writer’s block.
Tools:
White tea (for creativity + knowledge- I use white chai in the mornings for the caffeine kick)
Sugar to taste (to sweeten your creative process- use cinnamon sugar for an added boost of success + to make this potion work faster)
A stirring stick
A mug
A kettle (or a microwave, I don’t judge)
Get creative with your tea! Put extra intention into it by picking a white tea that has other fruits or herbs that correspond with your specific purpose. Use a flavored honey. Make this potion yours.
Steep the tea in near-boiling (not boiling for white tea) water to your liking (I do about 7 minutes to really get the flavor in). Take those tea bags out to prevent bitterness.
Sweeten with sugar (or any other sweetener) to taste! Don’t stir yet.
Focus on your mug. Really stare at the circle of tea. Now stir- clockwise! to attract and manifest- and repeat the following:
“I complete this session*,
answers flow to me.
I am filled with creativity.
No self doubt,
I know my worth,
I confidently do my work.”
Repeat until everything is incorporated and intuitively you know you are done.
*I use this spell before my writing sessions, but you can change “session” to whatever word best reflects the creativity you’re targeting.
If you work with deities, don’t forget that you can leave out a bit of the tea as an offering. Once the offering portion has gone cold, drink it and thank your deities.
Im currently reading the book "Herbal Tea Magic for the Modern Witch. A Practical Guide to Healing Herbs, Tea Leaf Reading and Botanical Spells" by Elsie Wild.
I thought i would share what Wild wrote on tea, spices & herbs, their magical and medical benefits and their warnings.
these entries in this post are from Chapter 2, pages 15-18. i'll make a seperate post or few for more entries!
Teas
While there are hundreds of different kinds of tea in the world, there are four main types of tea: black, green, oolong and white.
Black tea
One of the most versatile teas, black tea is a more oxidised version of green tea, with a stronger flavour and more caffeine (though much less than a cup of coffee). Because of its full flavour, black tea acts as a great base for most tea blends and potions. Black tea originated in China in the seventeenth century when the Chinese started fermenting tea leaves to extend their storage life. Black tea came to Europe in the eighteenth century, charming the British aristocracy and eventually all of England. Black tea is the main ingredient in classic tea blends such as English breakfast tea and Earl Grey tea.
Magical Properties: Strength, stability, endings, finished business, expelling negative energy, energy boost, courage, mental clarity, grounding, cleansing. Associated with the earth element and winter.
Health Properties: Boosts metabolism, boosts immunity, relieves stress, improves bone health, eases asthma, kills bacteria, lowers cholesterol, lowers risk of diabetes, increases energy, decreases digestive activity.
Medical Warnings: Pregnant people should not drink more than two cups of black tea a day
Different Types: English breakfast, Earl Grey, Chai, Assam, Darjeeling.
Brewing tip: For the best taste, brew black tea in about 180-210f (thats 82.2-98.8c) water and let it steep for four to eight minutes, depending on the blend.
Green Tea
A staple for any tea lover, green tea is made from the unoxidized leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. It's called green tea because the leaves are harvested when they are slightly withered and immediately cooked before they can oxidize, thus keeping their green colouring. Camellia sinensis leaves for green tea are harvested three times a year to get the highest quality. Green tea was initially used for medical purposes to treat a range of illnesses. For many decades, green tea was a symbol of status and wealth due to its cost and lengthy preparation time. But today green tea can be enjoyed by anyone. Matcha, green tea's popular cousin, is made from the ground powder of shade-grown green tea leaves, which is whisked together with hot water in a ceramic bowl. Macha was originally used in traditional japanese tea ceremonies but is now popular everywhere.
Magical Properties: Healing, love, mindfulness, passion, cleansing, regulating energy, wealth. Associated with the fire element and spring.
Health Properties: Boosts metabolism, improves brain function, supports sexual health, supports heart health, rich in antioxidants. Could also increase longevity.
Medical Warnings: None.
Different Types: Chunmee green tea, gunpowder green tea, jasmine green tea and matcha.
Brewing Tip: Green tea tastes best when brewed at a mild water temperature (about 180f (which is 82.2c)) and steeped for about three minutes. Water that is too hot could make the tea bitter.
Oolong Tea
While black, green and white tea are easily recognisable to most people, oolong tends to throw people off. Sure, you've heard of it, but what is it? Oolong is a semi-oxidized tea made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. The amount of time the tea is oxidised varies, which makes each oolong flavour unique. Oolong tea gets its name from two Chinese words meaning "black dragon", a reference to the way the leaves are rolled into curly shapes resembling dragons.
Magical Properties: Wisdom, beaty, emotional balance and connection, romance, friendship, serenity, divination, reflection. Associated with the water element and autumn.
Health Properties: Lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, improves gut health, increases bone density, prevents tooth decay. Increases alertness and improves your mood.
Medical Warnings: None.
Brewing Tip: Oolong tastes best when its brewed at a water temp of 185-206f (85-96.9c) and steeped for around four minutes. Oolong tea actually tastes better the more you re-steep it.
White Tea
A highly delicate tea made from the unopened buds of the camellia sinensis plant, white tea is produced with minimal processing during a short harvesting season, creating its unique floral flavour and its expensive price tag. White tea, which originated in the Fujian Province of China during the sixteenth century, has become popular for its taste, health benefits and magical properties.
Magical Properties: Purification, protection, clarity, realization, meditation, cleansing, psychic abilities, youth, blessings, new beginnings, happiness, wisdom. Associated with the air element summer and moon magic.
Health Properties: reduces risk of heart disease, lowers insulin resistance, protects against osteoporosis, helps skin damage, reduces risk of cancer, rich in antioxidants.
Medical Warnings: None.
Different types: Silver Needle (BaiHao YinZhen), White Peony (Bai Mu Dan), Tribute Eyebrow (Gong Mei), Long Life Eyebrow (Shou Mei).
Brewing Tip: Because of its delicate nature, white tea should be made with 175-85f (79.4-85c) water and steeped for one to three minutes maximum or it will turn bitter.
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There is nothing quite so nourishing as a good nights sleep full of deep and safe dreams. This tea is crafted to not only help adults but be safe and effective for children as well.
It's good part of the bedtime routine because it calms the stomach, flushes the system, and warms the body before bed.
It inspires vivid dreams that encourage deep REM sleep and helps us wake feeling more fully rested.
This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of dry herbal tea, which can fill a hundred bags with one teaspoon each.
Enchant the mixture with a personal intention for sound and visionary sleep.
For this tea you'll need :
1/2 cup dehydrated Raspberries, crushed
1/4 cup Chamomile
1/4 cup Tulsi [holy basil]
1/4 cup Peppermint
1/4 cup Mugwort
1/2 cup Rosehips
1 cup dehydrated Blueberries, crushed
Steep into boiling water for 5 minutes, and you're done.
[NOTE : do not consume if you are pregnant, ingredients can be interchangeable to suit you]
Found this on Instagram and thought it was funny (mostly because I’m a dumb teenager) but I thought I should share it for y’all spicy witches out there who want their kitties sweet for their partners. 😏😜
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INGREDIENTS 🌷
A bag of frozen or fresh cranberries.
2 cinnamon sticks.
Loose tea leaves (you could either use a cinnamon blend or plain black tea.
Liquid cranberry pills *(optional)
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PREPARATIONS 🌷
Add one cup of the cranberries to a pot of 4 cups of boiling water.
Pop in the cinnamon sticks and add a table spoon of the loose tea.
Cut open 1-5 cranberry pills and add it to the water *(optional but it works faster).
Let it boil for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a cup or mug.
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FINAL STEP 🌷
Drink up! It’s so tasty, sweet and doesn’t add any calories to your diet! This will make your kitty delicious so I recommend drinking this at a maximum 3 times a week! 😘💕
Started working with the goddess Persephone and because of this, I started to look for anything and everything pomegranate. I had a bit of off-brand pomegranate green tea at home, so I already knew it was a flavor I liked.
But this tea by The Secret Garden tastes soooo much better than what I had at home! The tea comes in an absolutely stunning metal tin as well, complete with ferns and pomegranates around the whole thing.
This tea comes with a gold bag inside where the 50 tea bags are kept. I opened the bag and put the tea bags directly into the tin itself. It just is more convenient and looks nicer in my opinion. You can smell the fruitiness of the pomegranate through the bag when you open the tin which I was really impressed by.
I am very happy with this tea. It's in a beautiful tin. It tastes fresh and smells fantastic. I'd like to have this on hand at all times as well. It's got the health benefits of green tea without the grassy aftertaste. And it's fruity but not overbearingly so. For those wanting to get into green tea, I'd say this is a good starting point. It is also excellent for those who want a good healthy tea that (in my opinion) tastes sweet enough on its own.
The color is a bit dark yellow, not red or anything like how I was expecting (because of the fruity smell).
10/10
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P.S. Sorry for the lack of posts, been feeling a bit unmotivated lately but I'm back! I hope you're enjoying!
