Witch’s Brew: The Winter Tea Edit
Six tea makers crafting warmth, mood and a little magic to sustain us for the months ahead
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Photo Credit: @witches_tea
For as long as women have been called witches, they’ve been brewing something sacred and medicinal.
In medieval Europe, herbal infusions were used for healing, protection, divination and midwinter endurance, with foraged plants—like mugwort, rosehip, elderflower and chamomile—appearing in countless folk remedies and ritual drinks.
These early teas weren’t delicate or dainty; they were crafted with intention, blended from what grew in the hedgerows and forests then steeped into potions meant to soothe nerves, warm bodies, sharpen intuition, guard against the unknown and more. The lineage of winter tea is ancient, and the ritual is unmistakably witchy—heat, herbs, steam, a moment stolen from the cold.
In that same spirit, we sourced six tea companies across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. whose blends honour craft and with a touch of gothic sensibility. Each brand brings its own magic—whether through dark aesthetics, small-batch artistry, botanical depth or the kind of flavour that wraps itself around a cold day.
Below, you’ll find the standout blends we think are worth brewing, sipping and maybe even incorporating into your newest winter ritual.
Must-Try Blend: CTRL+ALT+DEL
Pluck Tea focuses on sustainably sourced, high-quality botanicals to create blends that are expertly crafted. CTL+ALT+DEL is a soothing herbal infusion with soft citrus notes and a calming finish, designed to help you reboot.
Raven and Hummingbird Tea Co. (Canada)
Must-Try Blend: Forest Path Herbal Blend
Raven and Hummingbird is grounded in Indigenous plant knowledge and a commitment to ethical harvesting. The brand treats each tea as a continuation of ancestral healing. Forest Path is an earthy herbal blend with pine-kissed edges and a gentle sweetness that evokes the grounding of a hush forest walk.
DAVIDsTEA (Canada)
Must Try Blend: Cold 911
DAVIDsTEA creates accessible blends that pair bold flavour with simple wellness rituals. The brand leans into fun, comfort and everyday practicality. Cold 911 is a mint-forward eucalyptus tea with clean medicinal brightness. It offers immediate relief on harsh winter days and tastes like a clarifying breath.
Genuine Tea Co. (Canada)
Must-Try Blend: Blue Delta Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Genuine Tea Co. prioritizes ethical sourcing and direct relationships with farmers to honour global tea communities. The brand is dedicated to purity, transparency and craft. Blue Delta brews into an electric blue cup with floral, lightly earthy tones. It feels like a witchy transformation ritual poured straight into your favourite mug.
Tea Witch Tea (United States)
Must-Try Blend: Crimson Coven
Tea Witch Tea blends herbalism with folklore-inspired storytelling to create teas meant for ritual and reflection. The brand embraces mood, intention and a touch of shadow. Crimson Coven is a deep crimson brew with tart berry notes and a velvety herbal finish. It drinks like a spell and settles into the body with slow winter warmth.
Witches Tea (United Kingdom)
Must-Try Blend: Sleepy Cacao
Witches draw from British folklore and feminine mysticism to craft blends that support rest and emotional grounding. The brand focuses on comfort, intuition and nightfall rituals. Sleepy Cacao is creamy, coca-forward drink with gentle herbal sweetness. You’ll love it because it feels like a bedtime charm and wraps the evening in calm.
Winter always feels a little easier when there’s something warm in your hands and something magical in your cup.
These blends carry mood and memory, turning cold days into small rituals worth savouring.
Whether you brew for comfort, clarity or a touch of witchy indulgence, each of these teas brings its own spell to the season.
Which blend are you brewing first? What is your winter go-to blend?
