Magic in Every Cup
A simple cup of tea can change the trajectory of your day. Or better yet, your life—at least according to Zhena Muzyka. You could say that tea runs through Zhena’s veins, having inherited her passion from her grandmother. “My Ukrainian grandmother, Maria, raised me to believe that sipping from a cup of hand-blended, intentionally-made tea could help overcome any obstacle, heartache, or fear,” she explains.
As the founder of Magic Hour, a tea and transformation company on a mission to connect the world through tea ceremony, Zhena follows her passion, blending teas and creating the most experiential cup of tea. “I believe a cup of tea can save a life, calm a soul, rejuvenate a friendship, and even spice up a marriage! My goal is to share my grandmother’s wisdom and the many benefits of tea with the world through my blends and tea ceremonies.”
Zen Out
So, what exactly is a tea ceremony? Zhena explains that it’s a mindfulness practice that, much like meditation, helps to calm your nervous system and focus your mind. Each tea ceremony has a different focus, from finding purpose to creating connection. “In the morning tea ceremony, we can set an intention for the day and share tea with our loved ones before we all rush off to work and school,” explains Zhena. “In the evening, we can create a ritual of easing into night in the same way through tea.”
Fuel Your Body
Incorporating tea into your regular ritual isn’t just good for the spirit, it’s also good for your body. Tea is both relaxing and fortifying. Scientific studies have shown that green, black, white, and oolong teas not only help the body find balance and are neuroprotective, but also serve to fight off disease and inflammation.
Magic Hour’s herbal blends are also impactful, helping consumers achieve specific wellness outcomes like better sleep or healthier digestion. Plus, they offer an array of different collections—their Gemstone Wellness, Astrology, Queen’s, and Chakra collection are some of their most popular. In their Astrology collection, for example, teas are designed specifically for the sign’s key attributes and particular health influences. Those who don’t know where to start can take Magic Hour’s online tea quiz to discover which blends might be best for their tastes and wellness journey.
The Process
Magic Hour teas aren’t your regular grocery story teas. Their high-quality ingredients are sourced from small, organic, and biodynamic farmers in Sri Lanka, India, Africa, China, and Japan. Zhena’s close relationship with most of the company’s farmers brings great joy to her, and she’s not afraid to get dirty, either. This spring, she’ll be working with growers in the Idulgashinna Bio Tea Garden in Sri Lanka to find new style leaves.
Zhena blends her teas with her muses—aka customers—in mind. “I have found the combinations of flower, tea, herb, spice, adaptogen, and essential oil to be endless and thrilling,” she tells us. “I actually dream most of the recipes; I wake up and jot them into my dream journal. I also find something that inspires me like a recipe, cocktail, or healing ingredients and use that to lead the way to the blend. I then infuse the blends with Reiki and a prayer to nourish the soul of our tea drinkers.”
Best Sellers
Bohemian Breakfast: Probiotic-rich vanilla Puerh tea for digestion and energy
Ruby Moon: Tart and jammy hibiscus elderberry tea high in vitamin C
Child’s Pose: Herbal adaptogen tea for sleep and restful calm
If you’re looking to amp up your knowledge of tea, Magic Hour has plenty of options in addition to their online shop. Their monthly subscription delivers early access to a themed wellness blend, unique handmade tea ceremony gifts, first dibs on sales and fresh harvest sets, as well as ongoing education in wellness, tea, and mindfulness.