Hello everyone,
This new recipe for calming tea is a discovery of my colleague and friend from work, who has noticeable dark circles under his eyes and struggles with insomnia. He works a very stressful job in a special education school. I decided to try making it myself, and I can honestly say: it really works.
I also live under constant stress — surrounded by high school students during classes, and at home by my two little ones, aged 2 and 5. If you feel tense, tired, and unable to fall asleep quickly, I highly recommend this combination of dried plant parts:
Lemon balm (dried leaves)
Mint (dried leaves)
Fennel (dried seeds)
Aronia (dried berries)
Plantain (dried leaves)
Lavender (dried buds)-I have separated it so that you can recognize it better and to highlight its important feature.
Nettle (dried chopped leaves)
Use one small teaspoon (about 3g) of the mixture.
I heated 0.6 liters of water in a kettle to boiling point.
Then I placed the herbal mixture into an empty 2.5 dl cup and poured the hot water over it.
I let it steep for 5 minutes — no longer, so the tea wouldn’t change its taste and become bitter. Then I strained it the way my late grandmother used to do.
When the tea became lukewarm and slightly cooled, I added one small teaspoon of honey and stirred. You can adjust sweetness to your liking.
Benefits of the herbs:
Lemon balm relaxes the nervous system and induces mild drowsiness.
Mint soothes both the stomach and the nerves.
Fennel supports digestion and helps regulate bowel movements, while adding a naturally sweet aroma.
Plantain has antiseptic and calming properties.
Aronia supports healthy heart function.
Nettle improves blood quality and supports circulation.
And especially lavender — its dried buds have strong calming and mood-lifting properties. Its scent even repels moths, which is why it’s often kept in closets in small sachets. Just smell a bag of lavender, take a deep breath, and you’ll already feel more relaxed.
I’ve just finished my tea while writing this blog before bedtime, and I’m ready to wake up refreshed and well-rested.
Let me know your impressions if you try it and whether it helped you too.
Until next time — cheers and stay well.