Herbs & Sympathy

03/14/2026

🌿 Pay What You Can Tea Bar 🍵
Our Pay What You Can Tea Bar is open at Herbs & Sympathy inside The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary — a cozy space where the community can gather, rest, and share a cup of herbal tea together.

Every Second Saturday, we set up the tea bar so anyone can enjoy a warm cup of herbal goodness. Pay what you can, take a moment to slow down, and connect with the magic of herbs.
🌿 Sip herbal tea
🌿 Learn about new blends
🌿 Connect with community
🌿 Take a moment of calm in your day

✨ Today’s Tea Bar Flavors:
🍓 Strawberry Green Tea
🧚 Fairy Land Tea
🌿 Witch’s Tea
💚 Be Well Tea
🌸 Ostara Tea – our seasonal spring blend celebrating renewal and balance.
All teas are available to enjoy at the tea bar — and many are also available to take home.

🍵 Pay What You Can
📍 28 Carlisle St., Hanover PA
🌿 Herbs & Sympathy x The Serpent’s Key Shoppe
Come sip with us today. 🌱

Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a cup with us.
📍 Herbs & Sympathy inside The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
28 Carlisle St., Hanover PA
🍵 Pay What You Can Tea Bar — Every Second Saturday

03/14/2026

🍄 3 Medicinal Mushrooms Herbalists Love
Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional herbal practices for centuries and are becoming increasingly popular in modern wellness routines. These powerful fungi are often enjoyed as teas, powders, or incorporated into daily wellness practices.
Here are three mushrooms herbalists commonly work with:
🍄 Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Often called the “King of Mushrooms,” Chaga grows on birch trees and has a long history of traditional use in Northern Europe and Asia. It is commonly prepared as a warming mushroom tea.
🍄 Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Sometimes referred to as the “Mushroom of Immortality,” Reishi has been used in traditional practices for centuries and is often enjoyed as a calming mushroom decoction.

🍄 Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Recognizable by its unique shaggy appearance, Lion’s Mane is used both as a culinary mushroom and in wellness routines. - we make these in capsules as well and Lions Mane Powder by the ounce arriving soon to shoppe.

🌿 Why We Combine Them
At Herbs & Sympathy, we combine these three mushrooms into our Mushroom Complex Capsules.
By blending multiple mushrooms together, herbalists often work with a broader spectrum of traditional mushroom benefits, since each mushroom contributes its own unique properties.

This type of formulation is sometimes called a synergistic blend, where the ingredients complement each other.
✨ Three mushrooms
✨ One capsule
✨ A balanced mushroom complex
🌿 Mushroom Complex Capsules available at Herbs & Sympathy

Find them inside
📍 The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
28 Carlisle St. Hanover PA
Also available online at
🌿 www.herbsandsympathy.com

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

Come sip tea for a spell at the Pay What You Can Tea BAr with Herbs and Sympathy! Beka and the rest of the H&S crew will be set up to serve the best cup of tea in Hanover. Toss some cash in the cauldron if you can, but everyone deserves a hot cup of tea!

Every Second Saturday of the Month from 10am-6pm

The Serpent's Key Shoppe and Sanctuary is located at 28 Carlisle St. in Hanover PA! We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sundays 11am-4pm. Closed Mondays!

Parking is free in Hanover Borough after 6pm and all day Sunday! We recommend parking in Hanover Borough Parking Lot 4 across from the Royal Farms! Check our pinned video on Instagram/Facebook for more parking tips and how to find our store!

The Serpent's Key is Wheelchair Accessible, has an accessible restroom, ample seating areas, is service animal friendly, and features sensory lighting for those with photophobia or other light sensory concerns. Incense is used on occasion, but we're happy to hold off if you call ahead!

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

🌿 5 Ways to Use Spirulina

✨ Organic Spirulina Powder is one of those powerful green superfoods that can easily be added to everyday foods and drinks.
If you’re new to spirulina, here are 5 easy ways people love to use it:

🥤 1. Smoothies
Blend ½–1 tsp into fruit smoothies with banana, mango, pineapple, or berries to balance the earthy flavor.

🍹 2. Fresh Juices
Add a small pinch to fresh pressed juices for a vibrant green nutrient boost.

🥣 3. Smoothie Bowls
Mix into smoothie bowls for a beautiful deep green color and added plant nutrition.

🥛 4. Green Lattes
Blend with plant milk, honey, and vanilla for a warm or iced superfood drink.

🥗 5. Energy Bites & Wellness Recipes
Add a small amount to homemade protein bites, wellness balls, or superfood blends.

🌿 Pro tip: Start with a small amount — spirulina is very concentrated and a little goes a long way.

✨ Organic Spirulina Powder available at Herbs & Sympathy
Inside The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
📍 28 Carlisle St. Hanover PA

Also available online at
🌿 www.herbsandsympathy.com

03/13/2026

🌿 Did You Know? Passionflower
Did you know Passionflower is one of herbalism’s favorite herbs for calming the nervous system?

Traditionally used to support:
🌿 relaxation
🌿 restful sleep
🌿 nervous system balance
🌿 easing tension

Passionflower is often blended with skullcap or lemon balm for relaxing evening teas.

🌿 Available in-store at The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
🌿 Online at www.herbsandsympathy.com

03/13/2026

🌼 Did You Know? Chamomile

Did you know German Chamomile has been used for centuries as one of herbalism’s most beloved calming herbs?

Traditionally used to support:
🌼 relaxation & sleep
🌼 digestive comfort
🌼 nervous system support
🌼 soothing tea for stressful days
Chamomile is gentle, effective, and a staple in many herbal tea blends.

🌿 Available in-store at The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
🌿 Online at www.herbsandsympathy.com

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

🌿 Full Herbal Restock at Herbs & Sympathy! 🌿
One of my favorite parts of running an apothecary is unpacking fresh herbs and preparing them for the shelves. Yesterday we received a large Frontier Co-op restock, bringing many beloved herbs back into the shoppe.

Each herb is carefully checked, dated, weighed, and jarred so you know you're always getting fresh, high-quality plant medicine.

Newly restocked herbs include:
🌿 German Chamomile Flowers
🌿 Damiana Leaf
🌿 Roasted Dandelion Root
🌿 Dandelion Leaf
🌿 Ginger Root
🌿 Lemon Balm
🌿 Orange Peel
🌿 Parsley Leaf
🌿 Peppermint
🌿 Spearmint
🌿 Shepherd’s Purse
🌿 Rosemary Leaf
🌿 Skullcap
🌿 Jasmine Green Tea
🌿 Jasmine Flowers
🌿 Whole Cloves
🌿 Coltsfoot Leaf
🌿 Licorice Root
🌿 Star Anise
🌿 Catnip Herb
🌿 Comfrey Leaf

Working directly with the herbs — smelling them, feeling their texture, and preparing them for jars — is one of the quiet joys of herbalism. The plants always remind me why I started this journey in the first place. 🌱

Stop by and explore the apothecary!

🌿 Available in store at
The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
28 Carlisle St., Hanover PA
and online at
www.herbsandsympathy.com

03/12/2026

🍄 How to Make Chaga Tea
Chaga has been traditionally prepared as a slow-simmered mushroom tea, creating a rich, earthy beverage that herbalists have enjoyed for generations.
If you’re new to Chaga, here’s a simple way to prepare it at home.

☕ Basic Chaga Tea
Ingredients
• ½–1 teaspoon Chaga Powder
• 1–2 cups water

Instructions
1️⃣ Add Chaga powder to a small pot or mug.
2️⃣ Pour hot water over the mushroom powder.
3️⃣ For a stronger brew, gently simmer for 10–20 minutes.
4️⃣ Strain if desired and enjoy warm.

🌿 Optional Additions
Many people enjoy Chaga with:
✨ honey
✨ cinnamon
✨ cacao
✨ maple syrup
✨ plant milk
These additions complement the earthy, grounding flavor of Chaga.

🍄 Wildcrafted Chaga Powder available now
Find it at Herbs & Sympathy inside
📍 The Serpent’s Key Shoppe & Sanctuary
28 Carlisle St. Hanover PA
Also available online at
🌿 www.herbsandsympathy.com