Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a warm cup of tea. Instead of buying tea from the store, why not make your own? Homemade herbal tea is fresh, natural, and easy to customize. Plus, it’s packed with health benefits!
Why Make Your Own Herbal Tea?
✅ No artificial flavors or preservatives
✅ Adjust the taste and ingredients to your needs
✅ A simple way to enjoy slow living
Best Herbs for Tea
These herbs make great tea on their own or in blends:
🌼 Chamomile – Helps with sleep and relaxation
🍋 Lemon Balm – Reduces stress and calms the mind
🍃 Peppermint – Soothes digestion and adds a refreshing taste
🍯 Ginger – Warms the body and supports digestion
🌿 Thyme – Helps with sore throats and boosts immunity
3 Simple Herbal Tea Recipes
1. Deep Sleep Tea 😴
This tea helps you relax and sleep better. I keep it pre-mixed in a 4-liter bottle so it’s always ready.
- 1 tsp lemon balm
- 1 tsp chamomile
- ½ tsp peppermint
- ½ tsp primula veris (cowslip)
- ½ tsp valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)
- ½ tsp linden flowers
- ½ tsp St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- (Optional: 1 tsp dried corn poppy petals – I recently learned this could help with sleep. Have you tried it? Let me know!)
🕰️ Steep for 5–10 minutes.
✨ I love adding thyme or oregano vulgaris for extra flavor!
2. Immune-Boosting Herbal Tea 🍃
This tea helps your body fight off colds and flu.
- 1 tsp chamomile flowers
- 1 tsp dried elderflowers
- ½ tsp dried echinacea root
- 1 tsp dried rose hips (crushed for better extraction)
- (Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon – I read that it helps immunity. Do you like it in tea? Let me know!)
🕰️ Steep for 10–15 minutes.
3. Warming Spice Tea 🔥
A perfect tea for chilly days!
- 1 tsp dried peppermint
- ½ tsp fresh ginger
- ½ tsp cloves (optional)
🕰️ Steep for 7–10 minutes.
Pro Tips for the Best Homemade Tea
✔️ Use dried herbs for a longer shelf life.
✔️ Store blends in airtight jars.
✔️ Adjust the ingredients to your taste.
🍵 What’s your favorite winter tea? Share in the comments!
I also use tea for my Slow Living rituals as described in my previous blog posts How I Embrace Slow Living During Busy Times, How I Combine Productivity and Slow Living and Slow Living in Winter: Cozy Practices to Beat the Cold.
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