Blackthorn's Botanical Brews: Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations [Hardcover]

“An absolutely exceptional magical resource that you’ll enjoy reading cover to cover! From teas and kombucha, to liquors and liqueurs, and even a few delectable bites, author Amy Blackthorn’s zesty, exciting writing and impressive knowledge will inspire your kitchen witchery.”
-- Julia Halina Hadas, author ofWitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic and Ritual

Blackthorn’s Botanical Brewshas something for everyone. This book outlines the magical uses for many well-loved, traditional beverage ingredients found throughout time. Readers learn what potions are, what purpose they serve, and how to create their own brews, bitters, vermouth, and kombucha, as well as how to blend the perfect tea for their magical desires.

Included::
•Getting to Know Your Spirits
•Adding Magic to Your Daily Activities
•In the Kitchen
•In the Bar
•Fruit Feeling Frisky (Making Sodas and Syrups)
•Herbal Beers, Mead, and Cider
•What to Do with Leftover Potions?

Amy Blackthornhas a certification in aromatherapy and incorporates her experiences in traditional witchcraft with her horticulture studies. Amys company, Blackthorn Hoodoo Blends, creates tea based on old Hoodoo herbal formulas.

“Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews is a lighthearted but practical approach to spells, sips, and sensational libations. Amy Blackthorn combines magical working with simple ideas and recipes for potions, herbal teas and cocktails that hold enough power for your next ritual celebration but are delicious enough to share with friends and family. Amy’s knowledge of herbalism and lore give the practitioner an in-depth understanding of potion-making for modern Pagans.” 

“Amy Blackthorn has done it again and done it with luscious writing and a lip-smacking presentation of brelÃ(