I"d be interested to know if anyone, while they are extracting, performs any habitual rituals, sort of to give the spice a bit of love or something of that kind.

Usually just smudge the entire house, play some soft melodic tunes and focus 100% on what I'm doing throughout and not get lazy nor hasty in my approach. I always take my time and DO NOT rush. I telepathically always give my best wishes, smiles and intentions and hope for the best. I also do this when I'm brewing aya or preparing anything of the sort.

energy in <--> energy out