Tea Magic: Cozy Spells in a Cup

by Chloé Zarka Grinsnir

Brewing a cup of tea can lead to a variety of exciting magical practices, and Tea Magic is the perfect, gorgeously illustrated guide. 

A steaming cup of tea can be the perfect source of comfort on a brisk fall day—and, as Chloé Zarka Grinsnir's fascinating book reveals, it is also a potent form of magic that can be effortlessly used to add magic to day-to-day life. Little things done with intent can have great power, and the ritual of tea drinking itself can bring strength during difficult times, energize ordinary tasks with positivity when a new opportunity arises, or provide a deep and necessary connection to intuition in situations that may seem unclear. Tea Magic is beautifully decorated with illustrations of gorgeous tea cups, colorful teas, and the kinds of magical details that have made Chloé's art so popular online. But more than that, it's a thoughtful resource that covers topics such as the energetic correspondences of different kinds of teas and herbs, as well as the properties of accoutrements such as fruits, sweeteners, and milks. Optimal conditions for drying tea leaves and herbs for magical teas are covered, as well as unique practices such as using moon water in teas—and, of course, tasseomancy, or reading tea leaves for divination. Tea Magic is an essential, easy-to-use resource for anyone who would like to add tea to their spellwork, and a perfect gift for all kinds of tea lovers, even those who don't yet have a magical practice. 

Genres: Witchcraft, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

Published November 12, 2024

Reviews

[Kat L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, what a beautiful little book. Though I will go on to say that this book is lacking in information it is certainly not lacking in character. If you are on the fence about reading it, do so just for the stunning artwork. It will inspire you if you enjoy tea in any form. This is first and foremost a cozy book; the word cozy is right there in the title. The goal of this book is not for information so much as it is for the experience of reading it.

The pages are crisp, the colors are vibrant, and the spells are accessible while the message is kind. I appreciate this book because I live a hectic life, so its short messages about enjoying the little things every day like stirring your cup of tea clockwise with intention energized me through its simplicity. The recipes are not especially new, but they aren't bad either. I recommend ignoring the milk chapter and just using what you already have or prefer. Don't use almond milk just because the book says to, the intention is the thing that matters.

Tea Magic is a really fascinating practice and this book is certainly not the one to read if you truly want to learn about it, but it is the book to read if you need a pick-me-up in short story form. I recommend it for all tea enjoyers.

[Rachel Littlewood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, although it is a little simplistic at times. The illustrations are quirky and well done and add to the overall feel of the book. As someone who's been practicing a long time there was a lot in here I already knew but also some great suggestions of new ways to work. As with many books of this kind, it's a taster (pun intended) that tries to cover many aspects of a very broad subject and as such some of the lists of correspondences are frustratingly small. It would be great to see further books from this author delving into the specific areas she touches on in this one.

[Rachelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book!! This one is already to my "To Buy" list, A Must Have! I love how this is laid out with Tools, Types of tea and their properties, Additions and what they can bring to your brew, Spells, and how to read the leaves. Wonderful!!

[Liz Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego. I’m a practicing witch and herbalist but for some reason never thought to combine herbal magic and spells with tea, and this book cracked something open in my brain in the best way! Highly recommend for new and practiced witches alike!

[Annarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it: full of unusual ideas and hints. Well done, recommended
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended!

[Maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book!!✨