Holistic Health Remedies, Natural Health Remedies, Herbal Remedies Recipes

why make this recipe

This gentle herbal tea mix helps you relax and sleep. It uses simple herbs you can find at a store. The drink warms your body and calms your mind. If you like simple home remedies and bowls of warm treats, also see this collection of easy holiday recipes for ideas on serving drinks and snacks: easy holiday recipes.

introduction

This recipe comes from a natural remedies. It makes a mild, nice-tasting tea that you can drink in the evening. The steps are easy. You only need a few dried herbs and hot water. If you want a quick snack idea to pair with the tea, you can look at some sweet snack ideas here: sweet snack ideas.

Holistic Health Remedies, Natural Health Remedies, Herbal Remedies Recipes

Use simple tools: a teapot or cup, a strainer, and a spoon. Measure the herbs, boil water, pour over the herbs, and let them steep. Strain and sweeten if you like. Drink warm and relax.

Ingredients :

• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm (or lemon verbena)
• 1 teaspoon dried peppermint (optional)
• 2 cups hot water
• Honey or lemon to taste (optional)

Directions :

1. Put the chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm in a teapot or heat-safe cup.
2. Pour 2 cups of just-boiled water over the herbs.
3. Cover the pot or cup. Let the herbs steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. If you used peppermint, steep 5 to 7 minutes so the mint is not too strong.
5. Strain the tea into a cup. Add honey or lemon if you like. Stir and taste.
6. Drink while warm.

Holistic Health Remedies, Natural Health Remedies, Herbal Remedies Recipes

Serve the tea in small warm cups. A light snack like a plain cookie or toast pairs well. Offer honey or lemon on the side so each person can add what they like.

how to store Holistic Health Remedies, Natural Health Remedies, Herbal Remedies Recipes

Store unused dried herbs in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. Use within 6 to 12 months for best flavor. If you make more tea than you drink, keep it in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Reheat gently on the stove.

tips to make Holistic Health Remedies, Natural Health Remedies, Herbal Remedies Recipes

• Use fresh dried herbs for best scent and taste.
• Cover the cup while steeping to keep oils in the tea.
• Taste the tea after 5 minutes. Add more time if you want a stronger cup.
• If you are pregnant, nursing, or on medicine, check with a health provider before using herbs.

variation

• Make a stronger blend for day use by adding more lemon balm and less lavender.
• For a caffeine lift, add a small bag of green tea and steep for 2 minutes only.
• Turn the tea into an iced drink by cooling and serving over ice with a slice of lemon.

FAQs

Q: Can children drink this tea?
A: Small children can have a mild cup. Use less lavender and no honey for babies under one year.

Q: How much honey should I add?
A: Start with half a teaspoon. Add more if you like it sweeter.

Q: Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?
A: Yes. Use three times the amount of fresh herbs as dried.

Q: Is this safe for people on medication?
A: Some herbs can interact with medicine. Ask a doctor if you take regular medicine.

Q: How long does the brewed tea last in the fridge?
A: Drink it within 48 hours for best taste and safety.

Conclusion

If you want to find titles on natural health or home remedies at your local catalog, see the collection of titles at the Georgetown Public Library for more reading: Georgetown Public Library titles. You can also search the Killeen Public Library catalog for more herbal and remedy books: Killeen Public Library titles.

Herbal Relaxation Tea

A mild and soothing herbal tea mix designed to help you relax and sleep better, using simple dried herbs.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Beverage, Snack

Cuisine: Herbal, Natural Remedies

Calories: 50

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Herbs for Tea

• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm (or lemon verbena)
• 1 teaspoon dried peppermint (optional) Use if desired for added flavor

For Brewing

• 2 cups hot water Just-boiled
• Honey or lemon to taste (optional) For sweetening

Method

 

Preparation

1. Put the chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm in a teapot or heat-safe cup.
2. Pour 2 cups of just-boiled water over the herbs.
3. Cover the pot or cup. Let the herbs steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. If you used peppermint, steep 5 to 7 minutes so the mint is not too strong.
5. Strain the tea into a cup. Add honey or lemon if you like. Stir and taste.
6. Drink while warm.

Serving

1. Serve the tea in small warm cups along with a light snack like a plain cookie or toast.
2. Offer honey or lemon on the side so each person can add what they like.

Storage

1. Store unused dried herbs in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place. Use within 6 to 12 months for best flavor.
2. If you make more tea than you drink, keep it in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Reheat gently on the stove.

Notes

Use fresh dried herbs for best scent and taste. Cover the cup while steeping to keep oils in the tea. If pregnant, nursing, or on medication, check with a health provider before using herbs.