Enchanted Teatime

Contents

List of Recipes xiii

Introduction 1

Part 1: Tea History, Tradition & Ritual
1 Tea: A Fragrant Ritual & Tradition............................7
2 More Than Just a Cup................................................. 15
3 The Japanese Art of Tea............................................. 19

Part 2: A Tea Herbal
4 Making the Perfect Cup of Tea................................. 25
5 Keeping a Herbal Tea Journal................................... 33
6 The Green Magic of Herbal & Botanical Teas........ 37
7 Creating Personal Tea Rituals & Ceremonies......... 49
8 Creating Your Herbal Tea Garden............................ 59

Part 3: Tea Witch Enchantments
9 Astrological Teas........................................................ 67
10 Making Herbal Tea Syrups........................................ 77
11 Flower Essences........................................................... 81
12 Tea Blends for Chakra Wisdom & Healing............ 87
13 The Oracle of the Leaves............................................ 91

Part 4: Teas for Every Day, Season & Celebration
14 Tea at Sunrise.............................................................. 99
15 Kitchen Table Teas................................................... 113
16 Tea in Pyjamas.......................................................... 125
17 A Faerie Goddess Tea............................................... 139
18 A Wild Green Tea..................................................... 151
19 Tea in the Garden..................................................... 165
20 Tea with the Mermaids............................................ 179
21 Falling Leaves Tea..................................................... 193
22 Lunar Magic Tea....................................................... 207
23 Spirits & Memories Tea........................................... 221
24 A Winter Blessings & Comforts Tea...................... 235
25 Herbs, Spices, Plants & Flowers Used for Teas..... 251

Conclusion 315

Bibliography 317