The tea infuser is inspired by the tradition of St. John’s Night and the folk custom of gathering nine flowers and herbs during the summer solstice. According to old Czech traditions, the night from June 23 to 24 was believed to possess extraordinary power — nature was thought to be at its strongest during this time, and medicinal herbs were believed to gain protective and purifying qualities. Young women would gather nine different flowers and herbs, often silently and at dusk, and place them beneath their pillows in hopes of dreaming about their future love.
Through its form, the infuser resembles a flower, while the motif of nine herbs refers to this ancient ritual. It connects traditional symbolism with the everyday act of preparing tea — one of the most common ways we use herbs today. In this way, the object brings folkloric tradition into a contemporary context and recalls the relationship between people, nature, and the healing power of plants.
