Although the Fall Equinox occurred a few weeks ago, there’s still plenty of time to make and enjoy this special fall tea blend. This recipe is an old one, dating back to colonial days, and is part of Sarah Munro’s collection of herbal remedies (Sarah, a PhD historian, is the heroine in book 2 of the Deadly Force series, ONE DARK WISH.)

Since this is the time of balance (of darkness and light), and it’s the second harvest between September 1 (first harvest) and Halloween (second harvest), this tea is a perfect blend of warmth and spiciness. As you add the ingredients together (cloves for prosperity, cinnamon for abundance, cardamom for love, and ginger for potency), set you intentions for this next season. What do you want to accomplish? What do you hope to attain or feel? What’s important to you as the year winds down? I like to write my intentions in my morning pages and bookmark them with one of the first leaves that fall from our maple tree. That way, during the dark months of winter, I’m reminded of what’s important and what I can let go of. So put on your coziest sweater, cuddle up in front of the first fire of the season, and sip this wonderful tea!

Sarah Munro’s Fall Equinox Tea

INGREDIENTS:

  • 15 whole cloves
  • 20 black peppercorns
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 20 cardamom pods (crack them open with a rolling pin on a wood cutting board)
  • 1 inch of peeled ginger, sliced thinly

DIRECTIONS:

Add the water to a large pot and stir in all of the ingredients. Slowly bring to a boil and then simmer for 40 minutes. Strain the tea and serve hot. Or, if it’s still hot where you live, cool the tea and serve it over ice. Leftovers can be stored in a glass mason jar in the refrigerator for one week.



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