#devotional tea

Eir’s Potion (for Colds, Flu, & Fever): Yarrow, Elderberries, Elderflowers, and Peppermint Leaves (All Organic)

A handcrafted, herbal remedy dedicated to the Norse goddess Eir designed to relieve symptoms associated with colds and flu. (Does not come pre-brewed, nor in a potion bottle.)

- - - BREWING INSTRUCTIONS - - -

For a single cup, take 1 teaspoon of this blend and infuse it in a cup of freshly boiled water for 5-10 minutes while the cup is covered with a lid. It can be drunk either hot or cold. Add a spoon full of honey for sweetness, if desired.

- - - STANDARD DOSAGE - - -

3-4 cups a day (constantly drinking the brew throughout the day seems to yield the best results).

- - - PRECAUTIONS - - -

YARROW, in rare cases, may cause allergic reactions, so take this potion with care. Also, do NOT take this remedy during pregnancy.

- - - QUANTITIES AND THEIR VALUES - - -

0.5 oz (Sample) yields ~8 cups (50¢/cup)

1 oz (Standard) yields ~16 cups (47¢/cup)

2 oz (Value) yields ~32 cups (44¢/cup)

- - - HERBAL INFORMATION - - -

YARROW is well known as a wound healer, but it also helps aid recovery from colds, flu, and fevers. This is especially true when taken with other herbs, such as elderflowers and peppermint leaves (which are both in this potion). [SOURCE: Andrew Chevallier, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2016), 56.]

In Europe, ELDER has a vase amount of folklore surrounding it. Its berries have established antiviral activity, which helps prevent and recover from colds and flu. The flowers are likewise taken to stimulate sweating, reduce body temperature, and relieve fevers. [SOURCE: Andrew Chevallier, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2016), 132.]

PEPPERMINT may be a popular flavor during December, but it also happens to be a useful medicinal herb. Although it does not help mend colds, flu, and fever directly, it will help ease the nausea that often accompanies such ailments, making it a vital part of this remedy. [SOURCE: Andrew Chevallier, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2016), 114.]

- - - ORIGINS OF INGREDIENTS - - -

Organic Yarrow Leaves and Flowers from Mountain Rose Herbs

Organic Elderflowers and Berries from Mountain Rose Herbs

Organic Peppermint Leaves from Mountain Rose Herbs

The Breakfast Bundle, featuring The Brian Bo’rew, Wanderer’s Blend, and Norse Breakfast

This bundle brings together the best breakfast teas from The Northern Herbalist!

Bundles from my shop are currently designed for sampling. They include 0.5 oz. of each tea featured, meaning that you will receive a total of 1.5 oz of tea from this bundle.

Read more about the teas in this bundle:

- - - THE BRIAN BO'REW - - -

INGREDIENTS: Assam and Darjeeling Tea with Hawthorn Berries and Red Clover Blossoms (All Organic)

DESCRIPTION: This tea blend was originally supposed to be called Hiberno-Norse Breakfast...until I was struck with the 'ingenious' pun that ultimately won out: The Brian Bo'rew.

But to explain the pun for those who are unfamiliar with Celtic and Viking History, there was an important man named Brian Boru (or, more accurately, Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig) who became Ireland's one and only High King. Surprisingly, this man wasn't even from the most powerful family in Ireland at the time (the Uí Néill), nor did he live in the most politically dominant region (Ulster). Nay, he came from a lesser-known family known as the Dál gCais from the region of Munster. His rise from obscurity to history, however, came from his strategic use of the 'Vikings' who settled and governed Ireland's very first town and trading center, Dublin. In other words, he embraced the new political landscape that formed after the Viking came and remained in Ireland, while others clung to traditional means for power acquisition. Thus, Brian Boru truly is the quintessential figure of Hiberno-Norse Ireland, for he brought both sides together in order to innovate and prosper.

This tea therefore grants its user the ability to outsmart their political foes through innovation and thus become the High King/Queen of their local kingdom.

- - - WANDERER'S BLEND - - -

INGREDIENTS: Ceylon Tea with Coffee Beans, Roasted Chicory Root, and Hazelnuts

DESCRIPTION: As Odin says in stanza 5 of Hávamál, "wits are needful for those who wander widely," and this tea blend will help you do just that: wander widely. Combining the hardy ingredients of Ceylon black tea, coffee beans, and hazelnuts, this tea is full of energy that will help you keep wandering.

- - - NORSE BREAKFAST - - -

INGREDIENTS: Assam Tea with Heather Flowers and Juniper Berries

Tea for the North, from The Northern Herbalist  🦉☕️

Our little shop has been growing quickly, so I wanted to make an updated post that shows all of our current wares. All of our teas are made simply using only natural ingredients (and mostly organic, as well). They are also each dedicated to some aspect of the North, such as the gods and goddesses of Norse lore or even special types of magic that were once revered in the North. Take a look:

Baldr’s Brow (Herbal): Organic Chamomile, Organic Calendula, & Organic Sunflower Petals.

Frigg’s Comfort (Herbal): Lavender, Organic Rose, Organic Calendula, & Organic Cornflowers.

Lokasenna Brew (Green): Sencha Green Tea, Organic Spearmint Leaves, & Organic Licorice Root.

Freyja’s Comfort (Herbal): Organic Rose Petals and Buds with Organic Cinnamon.

Frigg’s Comfort: Sencha Green Tea, Lavender, Organic Rose, Organic Calendula, & Organic Cornflowers.

Freyr’s Harvest: Darjeeling Black Tea, Organic Sunflower Petals, Organic Cinnamon, & Cloves.

Seidr Spell: Sechung Oolong Tea, Organic Witch Hazel Leaves, Organic Elderberries, & Birch Bark.

Thor’s Earth: Darjeeling Black Tea, Blueberries, & Crushed Hazelnuts.

Bragi’s Brew: Sechung Oolong Tea with Blueberries and Organic Cinnamon.

Freyja’s Warmth: Sechung Oolong Tea, Organic Rose, & Organic Cinnamon.

Loki’s Blend: Ceylon Black Tea, Organic Cinnamon, & Organic Licorice Root.

Lokasenna Brew (Black): Ceylon Black Tea, Organic Spearmint Leaves, & Organic Licorice Root.

Wanderer’s Blend: Ceylon Black Tea with Medium-Roast Coffee Beans and Hazelnuts.

Herbal Tea Bundle: Frigg's Comfort, Freyja's Warmth, & Baldr's Brow.

Magic Tea Bundle: Wanderer's Blend, Seidr Spell, & Freyja's Warmth (Herbal).

Sample Tea Bundle: Freyr's Harvest, Freyja's Warmth, Thor's Earth, Frigg's Comfort, & Bragi's Brew.

Loki Tea Bundle: Loki's Blend, Lokasenna Brew (Green), & Lokasenna Brew (Black).

New teas are always brewing and suggestions are always welcome, so if you have an idea for a tea that you’d like to see, do let us know! Just send an ask or reply to this post. But in the meantime, if you’d like to know more about the herbalist behind these teas, head over to @fjorn-wanders. If you’d like to know more about the deeper meaning behind these teas, wander over to Fjorn’s Hall (@fjorn-the-skald or fjorns-hall.com)---we even have a podcast.

May your tea and hall stay warm.

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