The Art of Herbal Tea Ceremony

Herbal Tea Ceremony

Across the world, tea ceremonies have long been revered for their ability to honor plants as conduits to healing and transformation. At Water Over Leaves, we draw inspiration from traditional tea ceremonies, neuroscience, and the vital force inherent in plants to create a new type of herbal tea ceremony. This modern approach is built upon three foundational pillars: Mindfulness and Reverence, Activating Our Inherent Healing Intelligence, and Invoking Healing of the Plant Realm. These ceremonies invite you to cherish moments of stillness and meaningful connection, where insights occur and miracles manifest.

Principles of Herbal Tea Ceremony

Our herbal tea ceremonies embrace the timeless tradition of tea as a pathway to connect with the wisdom of plants. Through mindful preparation and intentional sipping, you will deepen your connection to yourself, nature, and the healing power of plants. The five principles of our tea ceremonies guide this process:

1. Mindful Awareness: Cultivating a deep awareness of the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and soul.

2. Neuroplastic Healing: Using conscious intention to shape neural pathways and induce a healing state.

3. Trust in Our Own Healing Abilities: Believing in the body’s innate intelligence and wisdom to restore balance.

4. Plants are Sentient: Honoring plants as sentient beings with their own consciousness and wisdom.

5. Collaborative Healing with Plants: Establishing a collaborative relationship with the plant realm for intentional healing.

Practice of Herbal Tea Ceremony

Each herbal tea ceremony at Water Over Leaves is a journey of tranquility and reverence. The basic practice involves creating a serene space, setting a clear intention, and mindfully preparing and sipping the tea. For example, in our Peace Garden Tea Ceremony, you start by establishing a peaceful environment and consecrating tools for the ceremony. Next you will connect with the spirit of the herbs, and then steep them in freshly boiled water. As the tea infuses, visualize the healing power of a serene garden filling you with peace and tranquility. Finally, sip the tea slowly, allowing its soothing energy to alleviate stress and uplift your spirit, and close the ceremony with gratitude for the healing gifts of the plants.

Join Us

Join us at Water Over Leaves to slow down, savor the enriching experience of our herbal teas, and embark on a transformative journey of mindfulness and expanded consciousness. Embrace the profound connection between premium teas and the timeless art of the tea ceremony, where tranquility and healing come together to renew your body and spirit.