5 DIY Herbal Tea Blends You Need To Try
I have always been huge fan of hearbal teas, and it’s been my drink of choice to start every morning for many years. Tea has become an important part of my life, and I love visiting tea houses and trying different blends. I’ve tried many different varieties, and after a while I decided to try and recreate some of the best blends I have sampled around the world!
For the coffee lovers who are thinking “this is just not my cup of tea, I need caffeine!” think again, because this list includes not only wellness herbal tea blends, but also some that will boost your energy levels along with your immune system! Plus, I’ll share some tips on making Matte, a caffeinated herb from South America that’s similar in properties to green tea. If you’re looking for ways to make a healthier lifestyle, Matte is a great way to transition from drinking coffee to drinking tea!
But first, before we spill the tea and let you know all about our favorite herbal tea blends, I’ll share some info about my favorite herbs in the blends and their health benefits, in case you want to try and mix and match some of these and create a blend of your own.
Remember that to create your dream tea blend, you won’t need too many ingredients! You’ll probably be able to use some roots and spices that you already have in your kitchen cabinet!
Herbal Tea Ingredients
Peppermint: Some of peppermint’s amazing benefits include relieving fever and nausea, reducing appetite, and mental stimulation.
Ginger: Helps to relieve digestive issues, reduces cold symptoms, booster immunity, and reduces inflammation.
Rose Buds: In addition to being an immune booster, rose buds can help to improve digestion and blood flow, and relieve menstrual cramping and stress.
Chamomile: It has incredible calming properties, helping to soothe muscle spasms, reduce feelings of anxiety, and promote healthy sleep patterns.
Cinnamon: It has many powerful properties, and including it in a tea will help to relieve inflammation, promote healthy blood flow, and contribute to gut health.
Apple Leaves and Raspberry Leaves: These leaves are wonderful for soothing digestive issues and providing powerful antioxidants.
Elderberry: A strong immune booster, elderberry also contains fiber for gut health and may help with joint pain.
Lemongrass: Both cleansing and detoxifying, lemongrass also has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Orange Peels :Very rich in vitamin C!
Hibiscus: May be useful for blood pressure and cholesterol management, and tastes amazing!
Dandelion Root: This is a great overall cleanse for the kidneys and liver, and adds a nice flavor to your teas.
Marshmallow root: A “cooling“ root, it helps to relieve the dry, scratchy throat that comes with a cold.
Yerba Mate: This caffeinated root is the “green tea of South America”, and is great for both mind and body.
Moringa leaves: These amazing leaves are packed with vitamins and minerals!
DIY Herbal Tea Blend Recipes
The following recipes are my favorite herbal tea blends. They are super easy to prepare and can be premade beforehand and stored in a glass jar, especially if you’ll use the blend daily or frequently. These 5 DIY HERBAL TEA BLENDS are also a super cute gift idea to give to family, friends, or coworkers for a birthday or holidays.
You can prepare them in small glass jars with a ribbon and card on the lid to make a great homemade gift!
The Perfect Morning herbal Blend
This tea blend has moringa, mint, and apples leaves. I used to switch between mint/apple tea and green tea every morning, until recently when I rediscovered moringa leaves and decided to create my own super morning blend. Moringa, mint and apples! The apple and mint leaves make the perfect combination and create a delicious flavor that you can drink every day. It’s great for boosting your energy levels, improving your digestion through the day and even calming cramps for women when it is that time of the month. Adding the moringa to this blend makes it the perfect combination: you’ll get the mint and apple leaves to soften the strong flavor of the moringa while still getting the added healthy benefits. My old second grade teacher drank moringa every day and she hasn’t aged a bit since I first met her over 20 years ago, so it must be doing something!
Comfort Me Blend
This fall herbal blend is super easy to prepare and will keep you warm and healthy while also boosting your immune system during flu season. All you have to do is take one cinnamon stick and place it in boiling water with fresh ginger and turmeric root! When it's really cold outside and I feel like my body might need those extra health benefits, I’ll also add orange peels for the extra booth of vitamin C. If I am planning a cozy Sunday at home chilling on the couch and re-watching my favorite episodes of Sex and the City, then I’ll swap the orange peels for slices of apples to make it tastier!
Refreshing Summer Blend
Whenever I enjoy a cup of this herbal tea on a summer morning, I always feel energized and ready to tackle whatever gets in my way that day! Boil hibiscus, elderberry, and eucalyptus leaves together, and pour over ice if you want a extra refreshing tea for warmer days! The flavors compliment each other perfectly, creating a delicious, soothing, and awakening blend!
The English Afternoon Herbal Blend
Contrary to what the name implies, this blend actually doesn’t come from England! I call it the English Afternoon blend because this is my go to herbal tea in the mid afternoon, especially for those days when I need to pick me up because I’d rather be napping than working. This is when this energizing blend is perfect! Just mix lemongrass, echinacea and mint! You can add a pinch of cinnamon to make a more complex flavor.
The relaxing Blend
This blend is intended for those times where we face high levels of stress and anxiety, or when we have trouble sleeping after a really long day at work. I also love to drink it while cozying up on the couch in the winter at night, it perfectly matches the mood while catching up with your favorite detective show! Simply mix lemon peels, ginger, chamomile and rose buds!
Tip: As an extra blend for those transitioning from coffee to tea, yerba mate is a great option. The plant is commonly used in South America, especially Argentina, and is a really amazing drink! A great way to prepare it is to mix the mate with lemongrass and lemon peels to give it that extra citrusy taste. If that doesn’t sound that appealing to you, then pretty much any floral or fruity blend can make a combination you won't forget! Try it with rosebud or even sliced apples!
How To DIY Herbal Teal Blends?
There are several ways to prepare these DIY herbal tea blends. If you live in the suburbs or close to nature, you might be able to grow some of the plants above and be able to do the whole process from the ground up yourself: raising the plants, harvesting and drying the herbs, etc.
For people living in cities or those who might not have too much time to spare, simply head to the closest farmers market, tea store or healthy supermarket and buy the dried leaves (usually sold by the bundle) and then mix equal parts of the leaves!
When using fresh ingredients to prepare some of the blends (like oranges, lemons, turmeric and ginger) you should start by peeling away the outer layer in the oranges and lemons, and shred the ginger and the turmeric into thin strips. Place them on a baking sheet or pan and bake them in the oven for approximately 2 hours at 175 degrees until they are completely dry. Place them to rest on the counter overnight, then chop them in small pieces and prepare your blend the next morning. Once dried, you can store these ingredients in a cool place and use them until they are gone.
I hope you have found a delicious tea blend to add to your wellness routine! If that’s the case, please let me know in the comment section which one is your favorite, and share with us any other secret blends you know and love!
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Laura
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