In the world of work and work, and maybe some more work, stress is a new normal. However, it might result in dependency or other side effects. To deal with it, some people turn to medications or other help that can aim to combat their stress levels. One method that we recommend is the art of tea! If you feel stressed or struggle mentally with workloads or juggling life, why not make herbal tea your new best friend, and see if it can help to relieve stress?
If you are not aware of recipes to make stress relieving tea, do not worry, here are the recipes we have collated below:
Healthy Tea Recipes
Here are some tea recipes that will help with relaxation. You will notice that there are many benefits in regards to the ingredients used in each tea, which should help to boost health and well-being too.
The Day Maker
This tea is perfect to start your day on a healthy and relaxing note. Here is how to make this one.
- Ingredients
- Boiling Water: 4 Cups
- Chamomile: 6 Tablespoons
- Fresh Ginger ( grated): 3 Teaspoons
- Lemon Slices: 4
- Honey: 3 Teaspoons
- Process
- Take a large bowl, fill it with water, and let the water boil.
- Then add grated Ginger, Honey, Lemon slices, and Chamomile to the bowl and stir together for 15 minutes.
- Then with a strainer, strain the tea in the cup.
The beverage will make your morning relaxed and will also boost immunity. The most significant ingredient of this tea is Chamomile. Here is its benefit:
- Chamomile is a popular herb that comes from the Asteraceae plant family. These flowers look like daisy flowers. For centuries, people have used Chamomile as a herbal remedy for various health conditions.
- Many people have claimed good quality sleep after consuming Chamomile Tea for two weeks. Also, people who consume Chamomile tea experienced ⅓ less night awakening and got sleep 15 minutes faster than the ones who do not consume it.
When consumed in the morning, chamomile tea provides a relaxing sensation.
The All in One Star
A list of healthy and delicious tea is incomplete without this one. Here is how to make it.
- Ingredients
- Hot Water: 1 Cup
- Honey: 1 Tablespoon
- Lemon Peel: 1 Strip
- Cinnamon Stick: 1
- CBD Tea Bag: 1
- Splash Cream: For Taste
- Process
- Take a cup and add lemon peel, honey, and cinnamon stick.
- Then add hot water to the cup.
- Let the CBD tea bag steep in the water for 5-7 minutes. You can find the time to steep a tea bag in its box.
- Then add splash cream and stir.
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make tea. The tea provides several benefits because of its powerful ingredients. Here is how it benefits you.
- A 2019 review highlights the possible benefits of CBD in treating health conditions, such as schizophrenia and anxiety. Some people reported benefits in both conditions.
- Several studies show that it is also efficient in reducing inflammation and obstructing neurological damage that causes multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
- Most people consider CBD melatonin gummies for sleep and anxiety. Consuming this CBD might give you good quality sleep and relaxation.
The Digestion Master
Digestion limits you from feeling relaxed. It is also a barrier to a happy social life. So, here is how to make digestion master.
- Ingredients
- Boiling Water: 4 Cups
- Peppermint: 6 Tablespoons
- Grated Fresh Ginger: 2 Teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 Teaspoon
- Process
- Repeat the first step of recipe 1.
- Then add Peppermint, grated Ginger, and Cinnamon to the boiling water and stir for 12-15 minutes.
- Strain out the Tea.
You can enjoy this delicious herbal tea after lunch or dinner for efficient digestion. Peppermint present in it is responsible for most of the benefit of this tea. Here is how it benefits.
- A part of the mint family, peppermint is a combination of spearmint and watermint. Native to Asia and Europe, the herb has been a part of traditional dishes for its minty, pleasant taste, and incredible health benefits.
- Peppermint is known to cure bloating stomach, gas, and indigestion. In a study, people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, peppermint reduced IBS by 40%.
So, this tea will also cure your digestion issues.
The Afternoon Magic
After working from 9 in the morning right through til lare, the brain requires rest in the afternoon. You can prepare this tea late afternoon to help relax. Here is how to make it:
- Ingredients
- Boiling Water: 4 Cups
- Peppermint: 3 Tablespoons
- Chamomile: 3 Tablespoons
- Grated Ginger: 1 Teaspoon
- Lemon: 2 slices
- Process
- Repeat the first process as in recipe 1.
- Then add Lemon, Chamomile, Grated Ginger, and Peppermint in the water and let them for 15 minutes.
- Strain the tea in a teapot or teacup.
This tea gives a relaxing effect after a tiring morning. The tea contains the benefits of Chamomile and Peppermint. Ginger and lemon also add benefits to the beverage. Here is how they benefit:
- The origin of Ginger is in Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and relates with Galangal, Cardamom, and Turmeric. It is known for its endless health benefits. It also gives a delicious taste to the tea.
- It contains Gingerol that carries antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects. It also reduces oxidative stress caused by excess free radicals in the body.
- Lemon is also rich in antioxidants, such as Naringin, Ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid, and Hesperidin.
So from drinking this tea, you will get the combined benefits of multiple herbs.
The Ream of Relaxation
As the name suggests, this tea is mainly for promoting having a relaxing time. Here is how to make it:
- Ingredients
- Boiling Water: 4 cups
- Lavender: 3 Tablespoons
- Lemon Balm: 3 Tablespoons
- Honey: 3 Teaspoons
- Orange Flower Water: 1 Teaspoon
- Process
- Repeat the step in recipe 1.
- Add lavender, honey, lemon balm, and orange tree flower water and let the mixture boil for 13-15 minutes.
Prepare this tea before bedtime and experience a soothing sleep. Lavender has several benefits. Some of them are:
- Lavender belongs to the flowering plants of the mint family. Its beautiful color and sweet floral scent distinguish it from other plants. Its history dates back to 2500 years, and people believe that the plant is native to India, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
- The British Association of Critical Nurses concludes in a study that lavender efficiently improves the sleep quality of ICU patients who were earlier struggling to get good sleep.
So, now you know the recipes and the wide range of benefits you will receive from these herbal teas.
Conclusion
After a tiring day, craving for tea is normal. Most people consume green tea, black tea or regular tea with milk. While those teas provide temporary peace, they sometimes fail to give the required physical and mental relaxation. However, these teas highlighted should hopefully help to solve such issues with feeling stressed and tired. Why not give them a try and let us know which one worked for you?
