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Bonus Episode- Celebrating Samhain with The Tea Tonic of Leeds
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Welcome to a bonus Bell Witch episode celebrating the season of the Crone with the Samhain blend from the West Yorkshire based tea company- The Tea Tonic. theteatonic.com
In this episode we run through the magical and healing properties of the listed herbal ingredients- Lavender, Hawthorn, Mugwart, Rooibos, oat straw and orange peel. This is a gorgeous tea blend made in Leeds, ideal for ancestorial spell work and ritual.
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Bell Witch Podcast is celebrating winning the Best Documentary and News (non fiction) podcast category from The 2024 Hubhopper Awards! Swailes is truly grateful for all the support of The Bell Witch listeners, I am thankful for everyone of you !
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All my Love and Magic
Swailes FGW xx
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Transcript
Award Recognition
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Hello, hello, hello. Quick announcement before the episode begins. The Bell Witch Podcast, witching in the 21st century by Me Swales of Friendly Green Witch, has won the Hub Hopper Awards.
Gains from Winning
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I'm absolutely ecstatic thank you so much everybody who voted for me it went to the judges and they had a listen for the documentary and news non-fiction podcast award there were three podcasts in every award A few hours ago I got a notification saying actually won the category so I am super duper proud and this means I have actually won three year memberships of certain softwares and I think there's some mentoring as well. All good for the podcast and I reckon it'll help me grow so much quicker
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and also make me feel and sound really, really sophisticated and shiny and proper and professional, which is all I want really to have a nice high quality podcast for you
Listener Appreciation
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to listen to. So I just thought I'd pop on right quick.
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before we start this bonus episode to say a massive thank you to you for taking the time to vote for me, share the votes, telling your friends, leaving me ratings and all that jazz. I absolutely, absolutely appreciate you for that. I love you for it. Thank you. Please excuse my voice box on this episode. It is getting better, but it's taking its sweet, sweet time. Happy Samhain and I will see you in November.
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Collaboration with Tea Tonic
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Welcome dear listeners to a Samhain bonus episode from yours truly the friendly green witch of the bell witch podcast you know i just love podcasting and i i've got an offering here Something a little bit different from the norm. If you love magical herbal teas you are in the right place because this episode is made for you. For this episode I have got a fantastic podcast pal, John from the Tea Tonic.
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which is a Leeds based health and wellness natural tea. It's such a gorgeous company and they come in beautiful little tin boxes for your tea and it is completely free of additives, flavourings or preservatives. I'm a bit funny with tea, I like herbal tea but not fruity tea It smells better, doesn't it, than it actually tastes. But John of the Tea Tonic sent me some Samhain tea to try and it is absolutely beautiful.
Samhain Tea Blend: Ingredients and Benefits
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And John has helpfully sent me a little bit of a script. I tried to convince him to come on and he wasn't confident enough as a guest and so he sent me a really awesome, helpful
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Benefit of sauen tea ingredients blurb. So I'm going to read it out for you now. Do enjoy. This is the sauen blend and properties of the tea. As the veil thins and the nights grow longer, we are diving into a very special blend of sauen tea. With its deep roots in Celtic tradition,
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This tea is designed to honor the season of Sowen, the ancient festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of the winter. Let's explore the powerful herbs in this blend. Hawthorn, mugwort, rubeus, oat straw, lavender and orange peel and how they benefit our physical and spiritual well-being.
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So when is a time for reflection, honouring the ancestors and connecting with unseen realms as the veil is at its thinnest. The herbs in this tea were carefully selected to enhance these spiritual practices and I'm going to list them for you right now listener. Hawthorn In Celtic folklore, Hawthorn is sacred at symbolising the protection of the heart energy. Drinking Hawthorn tea during Samhain can help open your heart chakra, allowing for a deep connection to loved ones who have passed on. It creates a sense of safety when dealing with spiritual matters.
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making it a perfect ally for those engaging in ancestral work or divination. Mugwort Known as the dream herb, it has been used for centuries to enhance psychic visions and lucid dreaming. If you're hoping to connect with your intuition or receive messages during this liminal time,
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Maguar's magical properties can deepen your connection to the spirit world. It is also said to clear the negative energies, making it a grounding herb for meditative rituals.
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Rui Boss. While Rui Boss does not have a long magical history like the other herbs, its deep, earthy flavours ground the more earthly energies to this tea blend. In metaphysical terms, this ingredient strengthens life force energy, balancing the tea and enhancing your physical connection to the earth, which is in important when exploring otherworldly realms.
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Lavender. My favourite. I love lavender. Lavender has a calming protective energy. It is ideal for creating sacred spaces around you. Its soothing scent and taste encourages relaxation.
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aiding in meditation and ritual work. It also helps promote a peaceful communication between the realms, easing anxiety and fears around the unknown. Just a side note, I believe it's good with your crown chakra as well as it's like a purpley violet colour. It helps my crown chakra to relax, like stop overthinking and be open to to the Reiki healing and stuff. Oat straw. Spiritually, oat straw is linked to nurturing energy and abundance. Jinking it around Sowen is like a warm embrace from the earth itself, reminding us of the cycles of life and death, helping us to honor this tradition in time. It promotes patience and balance and is perfect for setting intentions
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for the winter season ahead. Last but not least, orange peel. Associated with joy and fertility, orange peel adds a burst of uplifted energy to this blend. During Samhain, when the days grow darker, orange peel brings in a lightness and a zest that can help but to uplift our spirits.
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It also symbolises the sun's return after the winter solstice, providing a sense of hope and renewal as we honour the cycles of life.
Herbal Benefits of Samhain Tea
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Now let's have a look at the physical benefits of these herbs. This tea is not only a spiritual tool, but a nourishing tonic for the body, perfect for the season of slowing down and replenishment. Hawthorne,
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is a heart tonic, supporting cardiovascular health and improving circulation and lowering blood pressure. As we enter the cold months, when physical energy often wanes, Hawthorne strengthens the heart, giving us an endurance to move through the winter months with fatality.
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Mugwort physically aids digestion and helps alleviate stomach discomfort. It also supports the nervous system, easing stress and tensions in the body, which is especially helpful as we face the seasonal shift.
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Mugwort's gentle sedative properties also make it a natural aid for sleep, enhancing dream states as it relaxes the mind and the body. Another swale's side note, I once had mugwort in cacao and it was absolutely be beautiful and one of the best cacals I've ever had.
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That night I dreamt amazing lucid dreams really vivid and that continued for a whole week. I think the combination of the cookout and the mudwalk really benefited the visualising and the restful sleep. and it went on for the whole week so that's your bag I do recommend making mugwort tea water and then mixing it with cacao or even putting mugwort leaves in the cacao bit of a swale's tip for you there mugwort I meant not mudwalk although that's quite funny so I'm gonna leave it in because you know what I mean
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ah It wouldn't be the same without a little swales mess up there would it? Hashtag swales date. Rubus is rich in antioxidants making it a wonderful immune booster which we all need during the colder seasons. It is also caffeine free meaning you can sip anytime without disrupting your sleep cycle.
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It helps fight off inflammation, promotes healthy skin and improves digestion. Basically a one-stop shop for overall wellness. Oatsdraw is a deep plate nourishing herb for the nervous system. It helps reduce stress and anxiety and promotes a restful sleep and supports cognitive functions.
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It's rich in calcium and magnesium which supports strong bones and muscles. It is an excellent ally when your body feels drained helping you to restore balance and energy. Lavender on a physical level is well known for its calming properties helping to reduce anxiety, stress and headaches.
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It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. Lavender is great for supporting the immune system. And if you are struggling with insomnia, Lavender can gently coax you into a restful sleep, making it perfect for evening ritual teas.
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Orange peel adds bright citrus notes but is more than just a flavour. It's rich in vitamin C, supports the immune system and helps fight off colds. Which I need right now.
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It also aids digestion, particularly in reducing bloating and indigestion. It is ah an uplifting scent and the flavour can help combat seasonal, effective symptoms. Bringing a little sunshine into your cup. Sounds so delicious.
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Sowentee is not only a delicious blend for the colder months but is also packed with spiritual and physical health benefits. It helps you open a doorway to ancestral connection, calms the nervous system and boosts immunity as we head into winter.
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where we are sipping it in a quiet moment of reflection or incorporating it into your Samhain rituals. This tea is a beautiful way to honor the seasons.
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How good was that? Amazing. Big thank you to John of the Tea Tonic for writing up such a wonderful little blurb on Samhain Tea and all the amazing ingredients, magical properties.
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and all that jazz and I've got to say I've been having a few cups of it on the run up to Sowen and it is really beautiful it's such a lovely delicate loving taste I'm gonna be drinking it pretty much all winter and I would say even though it's Sowen tea it can be drunk anytime And I would say also good for ancestral ritual work in general. I do really recommend drinking it in the winter because of all the healing properties and the the heat and stuff. It is a beautiful tea.
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www.thettonic.com. As usual, I'll link all this helpful information and links in the show notes below. And they don't just do T on there, they do all sorts, all the T accessories, T pots.
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infuses with little crystals on and all that amazing tea, witchcraft and magic. We love to support small witchy businesses on the Bell Witch Podcast. So I do urge you to go over there and take a look at the Tea Tonic and what they have to offer.
Closing Blessing
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Everything is lovingly made, inleads and shipped ethically.
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Until next time, may your cup be full of warmth and your spirit grounded in peace. Blessed Samhain.