Merry Meet Monday - Magick News of the Week! May 1 - 7 🔥

[BryWisteria]

@MeganB

What would you recommend for a good tea to have in the morning?

If you want something bursting with flavor (but not fruity) I’d recommend Irish Breakfast Tea- it’s a strong, dark tea, one of the strongest tea blends you can buy! We call it a “boot to the head” around here- it’ll really wake you up

Twinnings makes a nice Irish Breakfast blend:

Picture from Twinings

It comes in both normal (caffeinated) and decaf. But the label is really small and it can be hard to tell them apart (speaking from experience!)- so be sure to check carefully to make sure you have the version you want!

@marsha

Thank you for the shiny new badge to add to my collection!

The pleasure is all mine, Marsha- you do so much for the forum and everyone here, it is a very well-deserved badge! Thank you so much for all the love and warmth you share I appreciate you too!

[MeganB]

@Jeannie1

try b-12 I know getting off the caffeine can be difficult

Thanks, Jeannie I do take regular B12 supplements as I tend to eat a more plant-based diet. Maybe adding in a bit more won’t hurt I’ll give it a shot!

@BryWisteria

I’d recommend Irish Breakfast Tea

I’ll add it to my grocery order right now! Thank you!

[Amethyst]

@marsha

@Amethyst Thank you so much for welcoming all the new members You really make such a difference for each new member!

Aww, thanks for your kind words, they mean a lot to me. And thank you again for wishing people happy birthdays. You make birthdays magical!

[Susurrus]

I’m pretty sure I answered @MeganB & @BryWisteria about the Irish Breakfast tea in the Group Ritual…

Slow down brain!

[marsha]

@BryWisteria

I’d recommend Irish Breakfast Tea- it’s a strong, dark tea, one of the strongest tea blends you can buy! We call it a “boot to the head” around here- it’ll really wake you up

“boot to the head”
Speaking from experience, I know this is true! It is a very strong tea, the Irish add sugar and cream

@MeganB
I gave up caffeine several years ago, and it took about 2 weeks to Clear my head! and get rid of the awful withdrawal headache! The best thing about going caffeine free is that I woke up ready to go! Now I have to have 2 or 3 cups to get started!

Somewhere along the way, I started drinking beverages with caffeine again. Anyway, I like my tea black no sugar! The Irish Tea is a wee bit too strong! So, I prefer Twinings of London English Breakfast which also comes in decaffeinated.

[MeganB]

Ohh, maybe I’ll get both just to try they both sound really good! I’m hoping that I start to see the benefits of being without caffeine soon – I mean, other than the medication working the way it’s supposed to with no side effects that’s a plus!

It’s been so long since I’ve gone without caffeine that it’s almost weird for me. Thank you for the recommendation!

[Phoenix_Rose]

@MeganB i would also recommend Irish Breakfast as it does have a stronger flavour. I have seen ads for mudwater that isn’t coffee but ‘rivals it’. Indian black teas are strong and high in caffeine and my mother loves matcha tea. EDIT- if you can’t do caffeine- ignore the black tea suggestions. Lol. !there was a science article written years ago ow that stated a second steeping of a black tea is like having a decaf tea as most of the caffeine comes out in the first steep. Good to know if you are hard pressed or really love the flavour of a black tea but need less caffeine. I know you like researching things @MeganB so I am sure you can find the article easier than I can!

Make sure you are getting enough vitamin C & B, and minerals calcium, magnesium potassium zinc amino acids trace minerals. You want to support your liver during detox. Just talk to a pharmacist before adding vitamins when on meds.

@marsha you are absolutely brilliant with your birthday messages!!!

@Amethyst glad you could enjoy your Beltane ritual, sorry your appointment was delayed.

Congratulations for the shoutouts @Nixi and @AIRAM

@Susurrus i hope your appointments went well!

My trip to head office went well last week and I feel like I am making some good shifts in my thinking and approach to life in general. Yay!

I am planning on doing the tea ritual tonight as I don’t have time in the mornings.

Have a great rest of your week everyone!!!

[MeganB]

I’ve heard of the mud water one, but wasn’t sure if it had caffeine. I’m okay without the caffeine, honestly. I had made the switch from full-caffeine to half-caffeine recently anyway. It’s more of the ritual and the taste at this point I’ll look into it though! Thank you!

[marsha]

@Phoenix_Rose

@marsha you are absolutely brilliant with your birthday messages!!!

Thanks a million! You are too kind! I hope you enjoy your week!

[Nixi]

Thank you

[Nixi]

Thank you

[Susurrus]

@Phoenix_Rose they did even with an added 1 tomorrow & going forward I will have at least 2 a week for a bit. Its okay though, I’d rather make sure everything is doing what it should & not taking a turn unexpectedly

[Amethyst]

@Phoenix_Rose

@Amethyst glad you could enjoy your Beltane ritual, sorry your appointment was delayed.

Thank you, my dear. I’m kind of glad. I don’t have to go out but once, you know?

[Shadeweaver]

@MeganB

They’re okay, but I think I want more flavor

I used a Celestial Seasonings tea to replace coffee called Rosteroma Mocha Spice to use back when coffee got so expensive back in the early '70s. They have a large variety. I Love their Lemon Zinger, both hot and iced and their Tension Tamer is perfect for an evening cup

Love and Light

[Jeannie1]

Megan’B,
I am glad you are willing to try vitamin B
and realize hope it works! I should try to cut back with caffeine and try too!
You are on fire
Jeannie

[MeganB]

@Shadeweaver

Rosteroma Mocha Spice

I’ll add that to my to-try list, too! Thank you!

@Jeannie1

I am glad you are willing to try vitamin B

Of course! I’ve gotta take it anyway since I don’t get it from my diet.

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Now I just need to find some plant-based heavy cream substitutes