The Magic Of Lavender Tea

There used to be a time when tea used to be all about comfort. The classic tea recipe would involve the bare minimum of a household. A little bit of milk, some sugar and some strong tea leaves would serve the purpose. But with evolving times, the concept of tea has changed a lot. Nowadays, tea is not only a comfortable beverage but a storehouse of lots of medicinal value as well. With different types of tea leaves coming into the market every day, the creativity of tea brewers has left us in awe.

Today, we will majorly talk about the idea behind infusing aromatic lavender into a healthy yet delightful tea.

Have you heard about Lavender Tea yet?

Lavender tea is usually made from a bunch of fresh or sometimes dried lavender flower buds called Lavandula augustifolia.The plant is widely found in the Mediterranean region that includes Northern Africa and Southern Europe. But lately, the plant is being cultivated in a variety of places across the globe. This was interesting trivia but what you need to know is the significance it has in your everyday life.

Since lavender is known for its aromatherapy, the concept of infusing lavender with tea leaves leads to a beautiful result at the end. You can enjoy a soothing cup of lavender tea to relax or use it as a bedtime brew. Now, before we indulge in a cup of lavender tea ourselves, let us see what are the health benefits you will get out of the aromatic experience.

Health Benefits In A Cup?

While the idea of Lavender tea comes from the French land, it would be interesting to know how you can enhance your health routine with the help of a single cup every day. 

• Sleep Enhancer – In today’s times where stress and long working hours confined at home have created a huge lag in our lives, we are longing to get sound sleep at night. A small steaming cup of lavender tea will help in calming down your brain function due to the aromatic herb. Although you can find de-stressing teas all over the market, lavender tea is said to be one of the best finds in the genre. 
• Menstrual Pain Reliever – If you are one of those who curl up into a ball every month during your period days, then a cup of this aromatic tea will come to your rescue. No, this is not a magic potion but the sweet fragrant herb will calm your body down, reduce inflammation and also minimize muscle spasms. It will provide you with a little relief from the cramps and discomfort, if not a lot. 
• Immunity Booster – Lavender is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which work as an immunity booster in our body. Having lavender-infused tea regularly will prevent you from the risks of catching illness and keep your health at bay. Being rich in vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, the herb helps in keeping your immunity in balance. 
• Get Rid of Migraine Pain – Although we have already talked about the pain-relieving properties of lavender, this deserves a special mention. If you are suffering from rigorous migraine pain, then lavender tea will surely provide you with some relief from it.

How To Make Your First Cup of Lavender Tea?

There is honestly no recipe for a perfect cup of tea. People have their mixtures, procures, concoctions for their cup of tea. If you are new in this genre and want to indulge in an aromatic tea experience, then we have a very simple recipe for you to try out!

Ingredients – 

1. A cup of water

2. 1/1.5 teaspoon/s of loose lavender tea leaves

3. A saucepan/kettle

Process- 

1. Start by boiling the water in a saucepan/kettle

2. Keep a teaspoon of lavender tea leaves ready in your cup or teapot

3. As soon as the water comes to a boil, pour it into your cup/teapot

4. Give some time for the leaves to infuse (approx 10-15 minutes)

5. Make use of an external/internal strainer to strain the liquid into your teacup

And then enjoy your hot brewing cup of lavender tea to relax and rejuvenate!

No, we are not telling you to replace your regular cup of tea with lavender tea. But trying something new will not harm your routine right? A sip of your herbal tea will surely help you to finish your day on a healthy and positive note!