Make Metaphysical Mood Tea: Add in Some Flower Essence!

Since it is Spring I’m celebrating the magical energies of plants.  Everything blossoms and transforms in Spring.  It‘s a time of great growth and beauty.  My new book, ‘The Book of Sacred Baths: 52 Bathing Rituals to Revitalize Your Spirit,’ is being published by Llewellyn Worldwide and is due out in just two short months.  I am filled with joy about that.  The sun is shining and people are already stopping to enjoy life more.

I’ve been studying some things related to plants that enhance wellness.  My family and I learned about the Japanese tea ceremony together and I’ve taken many courses in essential oils and flower essences.  So, today for this tea blog I thought it would be fun to write about how you can enhance your average cup of tea by adding flower essences!

Let’s begin with a distinction between flower essences and essential oils.  Essential oils are derived from the actual plant material and are highly concentrated.  I do not suggest drinking them and in some cases this could have a dangerous reaction.  I use essential oils in my sacred baths (mixed with Epsom salts and dispersed in water) and in a diffuser but I do not ingest them. 

In contrast, Flower essence is created by infusing the energy of the plant into pure spring water preserved with brandy or an organic vegetable glycerin via sun or moon light. It is a vibrational imprint of a flower and practitioners say that flower essences affect our consciousness and that we begin to resonate in harmony with the qualities of that flower.  Flower essences can be drunk, under the tongue or in water.  Also, essential oils smell like the plant but flower essences don’t.  They both come in these tiny jars and can look alike, so please be careful to only add flower essences to your tea!

You can also make your own flower essences.  I did this with my kids, but since this is beyond the scope of this blog, you can research it if you want to do so.  For now I’d suggest purchasing Bach Flower essences for your tea. ~ Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman

Please Welcome Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman Author of The Book Of Sacred Baths

The Magical Energy of Herbal Teas:

There is a magical energy to herbal teas.  Each one has its own vibration so I decided to match an herbal tea to each sacred bath that I wrote about, in my new book, The Book of Sacred Baths.  The tea ritual relaxes us and lets us consume the energy of that plant.  I advise taking your sacred bath for guidance and self-care and then drinking your tea and journalling about your experience.

In Japan, the tea ceremony is a sign of respect, harmony and a full investment of your heart. 

So, for example, if you intend to do a sacred bath for your self-care and self-love; you can put in essential oils, a rose quartz crystal, light a pink candle and then drink some Rosehips tea.

Rosehips tea attracts unconditional love for self and others.  It is also a great source of vitamin C, renowned for its anti-ageing and rejuvenating properties.

In, The Book of Sacred Baths I have specific intentions, prayers and meditations that you can do for self-love and for many other areas of your life. So, check it out, and happy Self-love!  Take great care of you!

You can also visit me at www.sacredbathing.com