Relax Tea Blend
I first concocted this tea blend when a very dear friend of mine was going through an intense emotional season of life. Life was exceptionally stressful for her and her family while they waited to hear some personal news that would forever change their lives. I wanted to put together a little gift basket for her that would not only be uplifting, but also help on a physical level. Which led me to create this relaxing tea blend.
Stress can do crazy and awful things to our bodies. It can wreak havoc in a short amount of time leaving us drained, exhausted, and sick. There are many ways to cope with stress, and one of them can be with herbs to help support the body and calm the nerves down. So if you’re going through a stressful time, say a pandemic, this may be the tea for you!
Relax Tea Blend
Ingredients
2 parts dried linden flowers
2 parts dried chamomile flowers
1 part dried rose petals
1 part dried skullcap
1/2 part dried lavender
Directions
You can make as big or as small of a batch as you wish. If you want to go big, use a 1 cup measuring cup for your “part” for example. If you wish to go small, use a tablespoon or even a teaspoon.
So if you choose a tablespoon as your “part” you would use:
2 tablespoons linden flowers
2 tablespoons chamomile flowers
1 tablespoon rose petals
1 tablespoon skullcap
1/2 tablespoon lavender
Measuring out all the ingredients and mix to combine. Store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
How to Brew a cup of tea
For each 8 ounce cup you can use anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon. Personally I go closer towards the tablespoon. This tea blend is very light and floral-y, as well as being a very “fluffy” tea as far as volume goes so I prefer more of it. But feel free to experiment and see what your taste buds like. A touch of honey is delicious in this.
I make mine by pouring nearly boiling water over a tea strainer right into my cup. I then cover it with a little plate since all these herbs contain lots of volatile compounds which evaporate quickly. Let it steep for about 3-5 minutes, remove the tea strainer, mix in some sweetener if you wish and enjoy!
Benefits of the ingredients
Linden flowers
Linden is known to be a relaxing nervine, making it a great choice for those with tense muscles. It can help calm and soothe the nervous system and can be useful when sleeping is difficult due to stress or tension.
Chamomile flowers
Chamomile is another relaxing nervine as well as being a mild sedative. Chamomile is helpful when a person is feeling irritable, cranky, restless, and stressed.
Rose Petals
Rose petals also have nervice properties and can be useful when a person is depressed or grieving.
Skullcap
Skullcap is yet another relaxing nervine with many uses dealing with stress, anxiety, nervous tension, and even panic attacks. Can be helpful for tension headaches.
Lavender
Many of lavender’s properties can be achieved simply by inhaling the scent. It is known to relieve stress, uplift the mood, and promote sleep.
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