PURPOSE: Homework Help Tea for Po Rehua (so he can pass Tamsin’s Herb class)
MOON PHASE: Made under a waxing faery fingernail moon, just after moonrise
SPECIFIC LOCATION: Out of doors under the moon or in front of a window with a view of the moon
ELEMENTS/GODDESSES/GODS INVOKED: Spirit
INGREDIENTS/SUPPLIES:
MIX the dry ingredients in mortar, crush with pestle (just enough to release the scents)
Rosemary (Ma)
Peppermint leaf (Ma)
Galangal root powder (Mi)
Cloves (Mi)
Spearmint leaf (Mi)
Lavender flowers (T)
Hazel leaves (T)
ADD the drops of oil, mix well
Bergamot oil – 20 drops
Vanilla oil – 13 drops
Transfer to jar and cap tightly. Store in a cool, dark place. Drink one cup of strong tea before practicing for lessons or studying for sessions. Place loose tea in a flax basket, set in a mug, and cover the herbs with boiling water. It is important to cover the mug while steeping so the herbal properties will be held in the infusion. Steep until the liquid has cooled and is just warm to the touch, discard used herbs in the compost.
(Ma) = Major ingredient
(Mi) = Minor ingredient
(T) = Trace ingredient