A Calming Herbal Tea Recipe
This calming blend is perfect for stress relief and promoting sleep. Make it ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container. Feel free to add or eliminate herbs and roots.
Ingredients
Dried Herb Mix
- 3 tablespoon chamomile
- 2 tablespoon hibiscus
- 1 teaspoon cornflower petals
- 1 teaspoon licorice root
- 1 teaspoon linden flower
- 1 teaspoon lavender
Remaining Ingredients
- 5 –10 fresh mint leaves
- ½ inch of ginger root peeled
- 3 cups water
- Honey or maple syrup to taste
Instructions
- Combine dried herbs in an airtight container. Measure out two tablespoons of your herb mixture and save the rest for later use.
- Add two tablespoons of the herb mixture, ginger root, mint, and filtered water in a teapot or small pan. Cover.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Turn off the heat and let steep for 10 to 20 minutes.
- If you have a built-in filter in your teapot simply pour the tea into your mug.
- If you’re using a pan or your kettle doesn’t have a filter, place a small strainer over your mug and pour contents through the strainer.
- Taste and adjust to your liking. If it’s too strong, you can soften it by adding water. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste.