Description
This cortisol tea recipe is a calming herbal blend made with chamomile, lemon balm, and warming spices. It’s a gentle, caffeine-free tea designed for evening routines or moments when you want to unwind and slow down.
Ingredients
4 cups filtered water
2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers or 2 chamomile tea bags
1 tbsp dried lemon balm or a small handful fresh
1 small cinnamon stick
2 thin slices fresh ginger (optional)
1/4 tsp dried lavender (optional)
Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
Lemon slice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan.
2. Add chamomile, lemon balm, cinnamon stick, and ginger if using.
3. Keep heat low and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Turn off heat and let the herbs steep for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5. If using lavender, add it during the last 2 minutes of steeping.
6. Strain the tea into mugs or a teapot.
7. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid boiling vigorously, as high heat can make herbal teas bitter. Adjust herb amounts to taste depending on freshness and strength.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg