4 Fall Herbal Tea Recipes To Cozy Up With (2024)

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What tea is best for fall? ›

Heat up some water in your tea kettle. In a small bowl mix your herbs: chamomile, peppermint, lemon balm, lavender, passionflower, valerian root, and catnip (it makes cats go crazy but has a calming effect on humans).

Most teas are made using 1 teaspoon dried primary herb and ½ teaspoon dried secondary herb per cup. For extra flavor, consider adding in other ingredients like dried fruit (apples, mangoes, apricots) and spices (cinnamon, ginger, black pepper) or honey for a little sweetness.

The best bedtime teas include chamomile, lavender, and valerian root, among others. However, some may enjoy the taste of a fruit tea or a berry tea blend, or prefer a tea with a root vegetable base such as carrot or sweet potato. Remember to avoid caffeinated teas, even if it's a low-caffeine green tea.

Green, Purple & White tea for Brain Fog

These teas contain very high EGCG levels as well as other catechins and polyphenols. Research has indicated that it may play a role in improving neurological cell function and potentially preventing degenerative brain diseases.

When making herbal tea, use two to three teaspoonfuls of fresh or dried herbs for one cup of water. Bring the water to a boil and allow the herbs to steep for 10 to 15 minutes and then strain the herbs out of the tea before serving. Use a tea strainer or tea ball to contain the herbs if desired.

Hot infusion, cold infusion, sun tea, iced tea and decoctions are all excellent ways to get the most from herbal tea. use the purest water you can. Water with a high lime content or 'hard' water can slow down infusion. If this is the case in your area, consider adding a dash of lemon juice while it steeps.

However, there are some risks associated with overuse. Valerian, one ingredient of sleepytime tea, could cause some negative side effects. One sleepytime tea brand, Extra, has this ingredient in it and could cause headaches, dizziness, and stomach issues.

What is in Celestial Sleepytime tea that makes you sleepy? ›

Sleepytime tea contains herbs with natural calming and sedative qualities. Chamomile is a key ingredient. It's known for promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. Valerian root is another common component.

Some medicinal uses of “Mother of Herbs” leaves include adding a couple of leaves to boiling water to make a calming tea. Drink hot or chilled depending on your preference.

Lastly, pick a herb that adds some flavour -you can also add dried lemon, orange peel or dried fruit pieces for an extra boost of sweetness. I recommend picking two or three herbs to make your first blend with.

Full-bodied base teas, like black and some oolong, blend well with stronger, bolder flavors whereas lighter-bodied teas, like white or green, are best paired with milder, more delicate flavors. For a well-balanced blend, it's nice to combine herbal, floral, spice and fruit flavors.

Certain teas, like green tea, are rich in compounds that may inhibit the production of DHT, which is often associated with androgenetic alopecia, a common cause of hair loss.

Tea can be enjoyed in every season in India. Enjoy a refreshing ice tea in summer, a ginger tea in winter, black tea in monsoon, a comforting masala chai in autumn and winter or a light green tea in spring.

Peppermint tea has an array of health benefits. Not only does it help to prevent vomiting, nausea and motion sickness, but it also helps reduce fever and discomfort, boosts the immune system, helps to improve breath, aids in relieving mental stress, cough and cold, and relieves stomach discomfort.