This tea blend has been my go to for relaxing and unwinding in the evenings here lately. It’s a delicious blend of different garden flowers, mixed with touch of mint, and a little red rooibus.
The nice thing about this recipe (besides how tasty it is), is that you can switch it up however you want to create your own unique flavor, or if you need to substitute one flower for another.
What Makes this Tea so Relaxing?
Any cup of tea is going to be relaxing to me! But there’s a little more to this particular blend than just the comfort of tea in general.
Let’s take a look at the ingredients:
- Lavender
- Chamomile
- Violets*
- Peppermint
- Red Rooibus
Each of these ingredients has it’s own flavor and benefits, making this tea unique and delightful!
*or another mild flower, see recipe below.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, or herbalist. The information provided on this website is for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. Do your own research, and talk to your doctor before treating any illnesses with herbal remedies.
Lavender
You may have already heard of the great relaxing properties of lavender, the smell alone can calm you down! But according to this article, lavender also can be helpful for reducing inflammation.
A few other benefits of lavender include: reducing feelings of anxiety, helping with hair loss, headaches, burns, and acne. 1
What a wonderful herb! Of course the benefits you get form it will depend on how you use it, I’m a big fan of adding lavender oil to my hair to promote growth, if nothing else it definitely smells great.
Chamomile
Chamomile is another wonderful herb known for helping you relax, but did you also know that it can help reduce inflammation as well?
This unique tasting flower, can be beneficial for women who struggle with menstrual cramps, has been shown to lower blood sugar, and is great for the skin as well! 2
Violets
Wild violets are a small edible flower that I look forward to collecting every spring! They grow all over our yard and have a mild grape/ pepper flavor that makes a nice tea or can be turned into jelly.
**If you want to learn more about collecting wild flowers for tea, click here.**
Violets have been used for a diuretic, inflammation, and a remedy for coughs. They are filled with vitamin c along with magnesium and calcium. 3
Peppermint
I love, love, love mint! Earlier this year, when I was really struggling with my health, peppermint tea was a life saver for me. It helped open up my lungs and settle my stomach.
Along with that, peppermint is helpful with headaches, reducing fatigue, aids in bacterial infections, and can improve sleep. 4
Red Rooibus
Red rooibus is one my favorite ways to have a caffeine free tea. I like mixing it half-and-half with lemon grass for something similar in taste to a black tea.
Although I like to use it as a base for decaf tea blends, it has it’s own benefits such as: heart health, being rich in antioxidants, allergies, and it may even assist in weight management. 5
Not a bad little tea blend, huh? So with all this information fresh in our noggins, lets finally make some tea!
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Step 1 – Gather Supplies & Ingredients
You will need:
- A Small Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- A Whisk
- Dried Flowers: Lavender, Chamomile, Violets or an alternative such as roses or lilacs.
- Dry Peppermint
- Red Rooibus Tea
- A Jar or Container for Storage.
Step Two – Mix Together
To the mixing bowl add:
- 2 TBSP Red Rooibus
- 1 TBSP Peppermint
- 1 tsp Lavender
- 2 tsp Chamomile
- 2 tsp Violets or an alternative.
Stir together with the whisk until everything is well combined.
Step Three – Store and Enjoy!
You can store your loose leaf tea in a glass jar and make it by adding 1-2 tsp to a steeper, or make your own tea bags, like in this post!
Brew at a temp. of 200°F for 8- 10 minutes. Sweeten however you like, I like to use local raw honey.
Garden Flower Tea
Equipment
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Whisk
- Storage Container or Jar
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP Red Rooibus
- 1 TBSP Dry Peppermint
- 1 tsp Dry Lavender Flowers
- 2 tsp Chamomile Flowers
- 2 tsp Violets Flowers, or an alternative *see notes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the mixing bowl.
- Using a whisk, stir together until well combined.
- Store loose in a air tight container or make into tea bags.
To Brew:
- Add 1-2 tsps of loose tea to a tea steeper and place in tea cup.
- Steep tea with hot water of about 200℉ for 8-10 minutes.
- Sweeten however you would like, and enjoy!
What are some of your favorite ways to unwind in the evening?
As you may be able to tell, for me, it’s tea!
References:
- The Many Benefits of Lavender for Mood, Sleep, Hair, and Skin | www.healthline.com ↩︎
- Benefits of chamomile tea | www.medicalnewstoday.com ↩︎
- Are Violets Edible | almanac.com ↩︎
- 12 Science-Backed Benefits of Peppermint Tea and Extracts | healthline.com
↩︎ - 7 benefits of rooibos tea | medicalnewstoday.com ↩︎
