Green Witchcraft Tea Recipes: 60 Magical Brews for Love, Healing, and Growth by Autumn Willow ISBN: 9781685391409
Published by Rockridge Press on May 31, 2022
Genres: Cookbook, Nonfiction, Witchcraft
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
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Steep your life in magic
Green witchcraft is all about the power of plants and natural magic--and tea is an essential element of the green witch's practice. This book combines the timeless ritual of making tea with a collection of spells to help you create restorative, healing, and empowering brews that hone your magical practice.
Go beyond other witchcraft books with:
- A lesson in witchcraft--Explore the philosophies of green witchcraft and tea magic, and discover how they keep you connected to the earth and your sense of self.
- Your witchy kitchen--Learn the magical properties of individual flowers, herbs, and spices, then find step-by-step guidance on using them to brew powerful teas and tonics.
- Spells for every intention--Find recipes that are sorted by their desired result, from love and friendship to bodily health and spiritual growth.
Heal your body and mind--or just host a magical tea party--with Green Witchcraft Tea Recipes.
Credibility/Research: 9, I’m biased because I follow the author’s blog, where she does extensive research on herbs, spices, and flowers- trying to set aside my existing trust of the source material, I believe the book itself feels trustworthy. She cites what each ingredient in a recipe is for (such as willow bark to reduce pain, or rosemary as an anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxer) and doesn’t claim to be an expert in witchcraft (which no author or authority ever should, because witchcraft is an intensely personal practice).
Authenticity/Uniqueness: 10, I don’t believe I’ve seen a cookbook before that’s solely a collection of DIY tea recipes to address various concerns in one’s life. Rather than being a book all about green witchcraft, the author gives an overview of what green witchcraft is, ways to practice (even if you can’t grow your own plants), and some basic ingredients to have on hand. And then it’s 60 different tea recipes- several of which I’m keen to try.
Writing: 8, I found her writing style a little more basic than expected- but again, I’m used to her blog writing which pre-supposes an audience that knows what green witchcraft is (or at least is diving into witchcraft). This seems written for someone at the curious-about-this stage, which is perfectly fine, but it did leave me wanting a bit more.
Personal Impact: 9, in addition to wanting to try several recipes (them being that easy, and me being curious whether they’ll have a discernible affect), it was a nice reassurance that I could practice green witchcraft without having my own land or a green thumb. A lot of witchcraft practices are (unintentionally) out of my reach due to my chronic illnesses, but I’ve always centered on the inherent magic of food and beverages. Prior to reading this book, I assumed green witches were entirely centered around growing flora, outdoor rituals, and the like. It had never occurred to me that there’s an intersection of green witchcraft and kitchen witchery that I could partake of, and that’s encouraging.
Intrigue: 10, the book made total sense and I read it in a single sitting.
Logic/Informativeness: 9, the pacing and layout worked for me, with the tea recipes grouped by theme that they address (such as matters of romance, matters of physical pain, matters of emotional difficulty, and so on). And despite the title, each recipe is presented in such a way that someone of any faith or practice could make and enjoy it. You don’t have to do any of the ritual part of the tea to enjoy its medicinal effects.
Enjoyment: 9, the uniqueness, the approachability, and the informativeness of this book left me inspired to try several of the recipes this year, and I remain a fan of the author.
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