The Tea Potion
Decades ago and to this day, I enjoyed book stores: Borders, Barnes & Noble…just to name a few. Books stores are a literary “Disneyland'' for book lovers and the like. Books are my “friends” and I enjoy being in their physical presence as well as holding one in my hands and reading the words on the pages. Reading is like breathing for me and I am mindful of what I read as words are powerful, they touch the soul and influence our thoughts and actions. Recently, I was out with a friend strolling through a local bookstore in Davis. As I was leisurely strolling down the aisles and exploring the names of my new “friends”, I stumbled upon a tea blend by a new tea merchant. The tea was titled “love potion” by Aesthete Teas and as I read the ingredients, I was intrigued by the blend. I bought a batch of the tea and brought it home to brew. The tea itself was just “so so”, I wasn’t overly impressed - this potion didn’t work on me. However, one morning, I got inspired to blend the tea with some honey puerh (The Bees Knees tea by Steepologie) tea that I had on hand and heavens to betsy, it was DELICIOUS! Apparently this potion only works on me when blended with another tea. So, without further adieu, I will introduce you to my latest creation, that I met through some “friends” of mine…
What do you think of when you hear the term “love potion”? For me, I think of spells and elixirs with some sort of divine influence - perfume for the imagination. The “love potion” tea smells like an elixir, it has notes of black tea and roses as well as fennel. When blended with The Bees Knees puerh tea with the honey, the potion turns sweet and the scents of roses and fennel are enhanced. The aroma alone will perk you up and your heart will take a few extra beats.
Brewing this tea is like creating my own “love potion” in my tea cup, as the smell of all of the ingredients come alive as the steam of the blend fills the air. Brown is one of my favorite colors and I think of Mother Earth and all of her love and beauty. Brewing this tea is like looking at one of Mother Earth’s latest creations, brown leaves that release beautiful swirls of love. The first sip of this blend brings notes of honey and then roses and fennel. I felt like I had a crown of roses on my head while sipping this tea, it tasted so divine. You don’t need to add sugar but I do recommend some cream, the cream tends to help bring out the rose petals in this brew.
The next time you’re in a romantic mood and craving a cup of tea, brew yourself a cup of this delicious potion. One sip and you will have an imaginary crown of roses on your head and a warm hug from Mother Earth as you bask in her warm embrace.
Be mindful of what you brew, teas, like words on the page of a book are powerful and can touch the soul and influence our thoughts and feelings.
Tea Blend brands: “love potion” by Aesthete Teas & The Bees Knees by Steepologie.
Websites: https://aesthetetea.com/collections/tea-and-herbal-blends/products/love-potion?variant=31470864105558 & https://www.steepologie.com/products/the-bees-knees-tea-steep-no-p607
Many HAPPY Steepings to you and yours,
Fairy Teamother