Servings 2
Calories 10kcal
Cost Minimal (depends on the availability of herbs).
Equipment
- 1 Kettle (required) – To boil water.
- 1 Teapot or large heat-safe container (required) – For steeping the tea.
- 1 Strainer (optional) – To strain herbs if loose leaves are used.
- 1 Mug or teacup (required) – For serving the tea.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Dried jasmine flowers required – Calming and romantic, representing love and divinity.
- 1 tsp Dried sage leaves required – For wisdom and clarity, evoking the mysteries of the night.
- 1 tsp Dried lavender flowers required – To add serenity and relaxation.
- 2 cups Boiling water required – The medium for the infusion.
- 1 tsp Honey or agave optional – For sweetness, symbolizing the moon’s gentle glow.
Instructions
Preparing the Space
- Choose a quiet location where you can prepare and sip your tea under the moon or near a window with a view of the night sky.
- Arrange your tools and ingredients on a table, perhaps adding a lit candle or lunar-themed decorations for ambiance.
Brewing the Tea
- Boil 2 cups of water in the kettle.
- In the teapot or heat-safe container, combine the dried jasmine flowers, sage leaves, and lavender flowers.
- Pour the boiling water over the herbs, allowing their aromas to unfurl into the air.
- Cover the teapot and let the tea steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
Preparing the Offering and Serving
- Strain the tea into a mug or teacup, leaving the herbs behind.
- Add honey or agave if desired, stirring gently to blend the sweetness.
- Pour a small portion of the tea into a separate dish or cup as an offering to Mani. Place this offering on a windowsill or altar dedicated to the moon.
Reflecting and Sipping
- Sit comfortably with your tea, gazing at the moon or simply closing your eyes to focus on its energy.
- With each sip, meditate on Mani’s gentle guidance and the blessings of the night. Reflect on the balance between light and shadow and the cycles of life illuminated by the moon’s glow.
- Allow the tea to calm your mind and connect you with the celestial rhythms of the night.
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