Tea Frappe from “The Green Witch: A Modern Woman’s Herbal” by Barbara Griggs

Pour 900ml/1 1/2 pints of boiling water over 4 tsp of China Tea. Strain it off after 5 minutes, let it cool and add 4 tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of freshily squeezed Lemon juice. Freeze to a mush. Serve with a sprig of Mint.

Study and Creativity Tea

1 1/2 tsp. Green Tea or Black Tea (I use a green tea with coconut and ginger in it)
1/2 tsp. Rosemary
1/2 tsp. Orange
1/2 tsp. Lemon Verbena
1/2 tsp. Yerba Mate

Bring water to an almost boil. Mix the tea blend with 1 1/2 cups of water. Add honey, milk, or lemon for flavor. Don’t add lemon and milk together—the milk will curdle!

Healing Tea

1 tsp. Lavender
1 tsp. Chamomile
1 tsp. Rosehips
1/2 tsp. Echinacea
1/2 tsp. Eucalyptus
1/2 tsp. Spearmint

This recipe can make one strong cup of tea, or two cups of tea. Bring water to an almost boil. Add honey or lemon to flavor. Do not add milk, since it will curdle in this drink!

Mental Focus Tea

One teaspoon of the tea blend makes one cup of tea.

For mental focus, concentration, sharpening memory, and studying.

• One part rosemary
• 1/2 part spearmint

1. Blend herbs in a small jar.
2. To brew, pour one cup boiling water over one teaspoon herbal blend.
3. Steep five to seven minutes. Strain and drink.

Magical associations: Health, protection, happiness, and peace

Love Tea

One teaspoon of the tea blend makes one cup of tea.

For relaxation and celebrating love.

• One part rose petals
• One part lavender
• One part jasmine
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

1. Blend herbs in a small jar
2. To brew, pour one cup boiling water over one teaspoon of dry herbal blend.
3. Steep for five to seven minutes. Strain and drink.

Magical associations: love, happiness, peace, harmony

Bedtime Tea

One teaspoon of the tea blend makes one cup of tea.

For aiding sleep.

• One part lavender
• One part catnip
• One part verbena
• One part chamomile

1. Blend dry herbs in a small jar.
2. To brew, pour one cup of boiling water over one teaspoon of the herbal blend.
3. Steep five to seven minutes. Strain and drink.

Magical associations: peace, harmony, healing, love, and happiness

Cold Tea

One teaspoon of the tea blend makes one cup of tea.

For the treatment of colds

• One part ginger
• One part elder flowers
• One part yarrow

1. Mix dry herbs in a small jar.
2. To brew, pour one cup of boiling water over one teaspoon of the herbal blend.
3. Steep five to seven minutes. Strain and drink.

Magical associations: energy and healing

Digestive Tea

One teaspoon of the tea blend makes one cup of tea.

For the treatment of heartburn, upset stomach, and gas.

• One part peppermint
• One part basil
• One part dill seed

1. Mix dry herbs in a small jar
2. To brew, pour one cup of boiling water over one teaspoon of the herbal blend
3. Steep seven to ten minutes. Strain and drink.

Magical associations: prosperity

Tonic Tea

Makes approximately 1/4 cup (2ox) of the tea blend. One tablespoon of the tea blend makes 1 1/2 cups of tea. 

For cleansing the blood and toning the digestive system.

• One tbsp rosemary
• One tbsp yarrow
• One tbsp horehound
• One tsp sage
• One large catnip leaf

1. Mix the dry herbs in a small jar.
2. To brew, pour 1 1/2 cup of boiling water of 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture and steep for seven to ten minutes.
3. Strain and drink.

As this tea is bitter, you may want to add a full teaspoon of honey. 

Magical associations: protection and healing.

Sage Gargle

For the treatment of colds and sore throats

• One tbsp dry sage (or 5-6 fresh sage leaves)
• 1/2 cup water

1. Boil the water and pour over sage leaves
2. Steep for seven minutes
3. Strain into a sterilized bottle and store in the fridge. To use, take a tablespoon and gargle for one minute. Do not swallow.

Magical associations: wisdom, protection, purification.