🍵✨ Witchy Tea Reads for Your TBR
Cozy fantasies where tea shops, herbal brews, and spells fill the pages
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Dear Cozy Reader,
After finishing Tea & Treachery by Vicki Delany—with its British seaside tearooms, fine china, and delicate finger sandwiches—I found myself craving something a little… witchier.
While I appreciate the aesthetic of that world, it’s never quite felt like mine. I’m much more of a witchy tea drinker.
Give me herbal infusions steeped with intention. Medicinal blends that support the body and spirit. Mugs that are sturdy and warm to the touch, and teapots that feel like they’ve brewed spells. One of my favorite classes I ever took was Herbal Medicine Making with the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine. It taught me how to blend teas for most ailments—and honestly, it felt like learning modern-day potion-making.
This kind of tea isn’t shiny or dainty—it’s earthy, wild, and wise. It’s more down-home cottage witch, with bundles of herbs hanging from the rafters and steam curling from a heavy clay mug.
So today, I’m offering you a list of witchy tea-themed fantasy books—stories where tea isn’t just a beverage, but part of the magic, the mystery, and the cozy heart of the tale.
I’ve read at least the first chapter of each of these to get the vibe, and I’ve included quotes from the publishers' descriptions along with my own impressions—so you can see if one is calling your name.
🍵✨ Witchy Tea Reads for Your TBR ✨🍵
🫖 Crescent Moon Tea Room by Stacy Sivinski
Series: The Spellbound Sisters
“Ever since the untimely death of their parents, Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley have made a business of threading together the stories that rest in the swirls of ginger, cloves, and cardamom that lie at the bottom of their customers’ cups... That is, until the Council of Witches comes calling with news that the city Diviner has lost her powers, and the sisters suddenly find themselves being pulled in different directions.”
This is my current audiobook read. I’m a few chapters in and loving it. It’s historical fiction set in late 1800s Chicago, complete with a sentient house, a time-traveling cat, and three witches who divine fortunes in tea leaves. The vibe is ethereal and fairytale-like—cozy but with deeper themes.
📚 Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Series: Tomes & Tea
“All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea… Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives isn’t so easy… But together, they settle in Tawney, a town nestled in the icy tundra near dragon country, and open the shop of their dreams.”
This series is becoming one of my cozy fantasy favorites. Book 3, Tea You at the Altar, is next up on my TBR! These are slow-burn stories with lovable characters, fun banter, and fantasy plots that blossom into adventures. There’s less tea content than I hoped for, but still plenty of delicious scenes of tea sipping and herb sorting. Reyna has a tea for every mood, and Kianthe is delightfully book-obsessed. Cozy goals.
🍋 Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim
“Vanessa Yu never wanted to see people’s fortunes—or misfortunes—in tea leaves. Ever since she can remember, Vanessa has been able to see people’s futures at the bottom of their teacups. To avoid blurting out fortunes, she converts to coffee, but somehow fortunes escape and find a way to complicate her life and the ones of those around her.”
I read the first chapter of this one and was immediately hooked. Vanessa's voice is strong from the start, and the premise—fortunes slipping out of her mouth uninvited—is both funny and poignant. The family dynamics are rich, and I can’t wait to see what happens when she heads to Paris to learn from her mystical aunt. This one feels like tea-leaf divination meets romantic magical realism.
👑 A Coup of Tea by Casey Blair
Series: Tea Princess Chronicles
“When the fourth princess of Istalam is due to dedicate herself to a path of serving the crown, she makes a choice that shocks everyone—herself most of all: she leaves. In hiding and exiled from power, Miyara finds her place running a tea shop in a struggling community that sits on the edge of a magical disaster zone.”
I sampled the first chapter and found the writing slow in a thoughtful, precise way—each moment carefully crafted. If you love royal intrigue, characters who think differently, and stories about creating change from the margins, this might be your next read. It didn’t grip me as quickly as Vanessa Yu, but I’m still intrigued by this princess-turned-tea-seller’s story.
Whether you like your tea with cozy vibes, magical powers, or quiet rebellion, I hope this list invites you to brew a pot, settle in, and steep yourself in story.
—Emma 🌿📚✨
Hi there! I’m Emma Veritas, your cozy reading enthusiast. I delight in escaping to small towns filled with endearing characters—and a touch of mystery, dragons, or aliens! When I'm not sharing bookish musings here, you’ll find me crafting fictional tales in my notebooks, spending quality time with my adorable pet bunny, or savoring a steaming cup of hot chocolate.
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