The Best Herbal Teas for a Peaceful Night's Sleep
Most of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep. We have hectic lives and there never seems to be enough time to get things done. Stress fills our days and it negatively impacts us if we do not manage it properly. So, we want to share some evening rituals that will help your mind and body relax before bedtime.
About an hour before you want to sleep, stop scrolling on your phone or watching tv. Make a cup of caffeine-free herbal tea. Mindfully sip it while listening to soothing music or reading something that won’t stimulate your mind too much. You may journal or reflect on the positive aspects of your day. You may want to note what you accomplished in the day or take the time to reflect on gratitude. Maybe it was a sunny day, somebody smiled at you, someone cooked you a nutritious meal, or you enjoyed a delicious soul boosting cup of tea!
Below are several herbal blends we recommend to help promote relaxation and induce sleep. As always make sure to check with your doctor before using herbs as they may interfere with your medication.
Slumberland
It contains organic ingredients: lemon balm, hibiscus flowers, skullcap, passionflower, hops flowers, valerian root, lavender flowers. Passionflower, Valerian and lavender are
regarded as sleep-inducing powerhouses!
Tasting notes: earthy, citrusy, floral
Serenitea
It contains organic ingredients: chamomile, peppermint, spearmint, cornflowers, lemon
verbena, lavender, rose petals. Chamomile acts as a mild sedative due to the
antioxidant apigenin which binds to our brain receptors. Peppermint and spearmint contain natural menthol that helps relax muscles and reduce stress.
Tasting notes: honey, sweet apple, fragrant
Happy Tummy
While this herbal tea is designed to help with digestion it contains skullcap, catnip, spearmint and lemongrass which help calm the nervous system and promote relaxation. A happy tummy does help promote better sleep. You should drink this blend 2 hours before bedtime. It contains organic ingredients: calendula flowers, fennel, sage, rosemary, spearmint, lemongrass, skullcap, and catnip.
Tasting notes: herbaceous, citrusy, aromatic
We also offer just plain Chamomile for those of you who prefer just one simple option.Most of us like options so we have put together a special sleepy time package that includes one ounce of each of these herbal blends. We hope you find this information helpful. May you have find restful and peaceful sleep!