Faerie Folklore
Do you want to know a Faerie secret? Read on to find out…
Twas very, very long ago in days no longer sung,
when giant stood about so high and pixies all were young…
The Queen of Faeries said one day “I’m tired of honeydew!
So hasten now and mix for me a cup of something new!
It must lift the drooping spirit. It must heal the wounded heart.
It must bring the smile of happiness and bid that tears depart.
It must make the young grow younger, and the old no longer old.
It must make the poor contented, and the rich forget their gold.”
Now you can just imagine how the pixies far and wide
came hurrying and scurrying with things to be supplied.
First they brought a useful cauldron, which some witches had for sale.
And the nixies brought sweet water from the Falls of Dryadvale.
Then they took some Hawthorn leaves as the first thing to infuse,
and they added Lemon Balm as an antidote for blues.
For the young they brought the Pea Flower, and Rosebuds for the old.
For the rich and poor, Calendula, which is just as good as gold.
When it boiled, they cooled and poured it, so the ancient story goes,
and to the queen they brought it in the chalice of a rose.
She sipped, delighted! Then she cried “I issue this decree:
The cup you have so deftly brewed, I christen Fairie Tea!
So when you see the faerie folk at home in Dingle Dell,
all sipping something dainty from their cups of Heather Bell,
you will notice they are happy as good faeries ought to be,
and that’s because they always drink their famous Fairie Tea.
By D.K.S // edited by O.H.M
Secret Recipe for Faerie Tea:
3 TBSP Hawthorn
3 TBSP Lemon Balm
2 TBSP Butterfly Pea Flower
2 TBSP Rosebuds
2 TBSP Calendula
Mix all the herbs together and store in airtight container. When ready to make tea, boil a kettle of water (never use microwave to boil water, it kills the magic in the water molecules!). Fill a reusable tea ball infuser with approximately 1 TBSP of the pre-blended Faerie Tea and place into your favorite mug. Pour the boiled water over the tea ball and steep for at least 5 minutes.
Faerie pro-tip #1: Don’t fill water all the way to the top of your mug! Leave a little space for the best part… fresh honey! Faeries LOVE honey and sweets!
Faerie pro-tip #2: Make a big batch of tea by steeping 8 TBSP of dried tea blend in approximately 64 oz. hot water for at least 15 min. Add honey to taste. Serve while warm to a crowd or store in the fridge for a refreshing cold tea you can sip on for days!
Faerie Wishlist
Your Complete Guide to the Magick of the Fae!
Invoke the wisdom and grace of fairy folk in your witchcraft practice. In this book, you'll learn about the history of faeries in pagan traditions, particularly Celtic and Norse practices. You'll learn which families of fairies you can invite into your craft and which to avoid. Find out where fairies live, what their cultures and behaviors are, how to perform spells and rituals with them, and how to know yourself better through working with them. Tons of practical exercises, spells, and rituals as well as encouragement and resources for further study.
about the author
Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, including Your Goddess Year, The Only Tarot Book You’ll Ever Need, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book, The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot, and The Modern Witchcraft Book of Love Spells. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally, and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. The Discovery Channel featured her in the TV special, Secret Stonehenge, doing a ritual at Stonehenge. She divides her time between Texas and Massachusetts.
These adorable tiny porcelain teacup earrings are decorated with delicate pink flowers and gold trimmed accents. The perfect teatime accessory!
Made in China
This round stainless steel mesh tea infuser is designed to brew loose leaf tea with ease. The fine mesh allows water to flow through the infuser while keeping tea leaves contained. The stainless steel material is durable, rust-resistant, and easy to clean. Its compact size makes it convenient to use in a variety of cups and mugs. Enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of tea with this practical and reliable tea infuser.
Organic Hawthorn is good for supporting the physical and emotional heart. Those dealing with grief can gain a certain comfort and peace from Hawthorn. The thorny tree is believed to be a magical tree associated with the fairy realm. The flowers bloom in May and is commonly honored during Beltane celebrations. The leaf and flower can be steeped to make a lovely, light flavored tea…perfect with fresh honey!