Lavender tea is a delicious, healthy and soothing drink. Try one of these 6 lavender tea blends designed to support your health, boost your mood and help you get better sleep.
Nothing could smell better or be more comforting than a warm cup of lavender tea. I love to unwind with a cup of this tea after a long, hard day. Lavender tea is soothing and nourishing. If you try it, it just might end up being one of your favorite ways to unwind as well!
Lavender tea is a fantastic option for anyone who wants to incorporate more lavender into their self-care routine. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to brew your own lavender tea at home. I'll show you how to make 6 different lavender tea recipes that are designed to support your health and help you feel your best!
Please keep in mind that I am not a health care provider and my information is not FDA approved. People who are allergic to lavender flowers should not consume lavender tea. Also, women who are breast feeding and women who may be pregnant should discuss the use of herbal teas with their doctor.
What is Lavender Tea?
Lavender Tea is an herbal tea made by steeping or brewing lavender buds in hot water. It's super simple to make, but it feels like a luxurious treat. Many people love lavender tea because of its wonderful flavor and fragrance.
If you like lavender, I think you'll love lavender tea!
Health Benefits of Lavender Tea
There are plenty of lavender tea benefits to be found. We'll recap them quickly here, but you can also read The Many Benefits of Lavender for Good Health if you want more detailed information about how lavender can support your health.
Body Benefits
Lavender is great for the body! It's naturally caffeine-free and full of antioxidants and beneficial compounds. Among other benefits, lavender may aid in:
- pain relief - like headaches, migraines, menstrual pain, cramps or sore muscles
- reducing indigestion and stomach discomfort
- treating nausea
- reducing inflammation internally or on the skin
- cleansing and fighting skin infections
Mood Benefits
Lavender is also beneficial to our moods. It's calming effects may help:
- reduce anxiety
- lessen feelings of stress or depression
- improve feelings of well-being
Sleep Benefits
And let's not forget how helpful the scent of lavender can be for improved sleep! Lavender aromatherapy and tea can:
- aid in relaxation
- calm the nervous system
- help you fall asleep faster
- improve sleep quality
What You'll Need to Brew Lavender Tea
You only need a few ingredients and tools to start brewing your lavender tea!
Tools
You'll need either a pot or tea kettle to heat your water in. I love using this whistling tea kettle for my herbal teas.
Though not necessary, it can also be helpful to use either a tea ball or a french press when making teas. They make straining out your herbs a snap!
Tea balls work like reusable tea bags to keep your herbs contained while also allowing them to steep in hot water.
A french press allows you to steep loose herbs in your hot water and then separates them using a filter that you push down in the container. I like to use this small french press when making tea for one person and this bigger french press when making tea for 2-3 people.
If you don't have a tea ball or french press - never fear! Passing your tea through a fine mesh strainer adds another step, but it gets the job done.
Last but not least, grab some cute cups or mugs for your tea. I love using these clear cups with lids to keep my tea toasty and warm!
Lavender
You can use either fresh or dried lavender buds for your lavender tea but remember - not all lavender varieties are meant to be consumed. You'll want to make sure that you are using culinary or food grade lavender in your lavender teas.
I recommend these lavender buds from Mountain Rose Herbs. Amazon also sells lavender.
In addition to lavender, we'll also be using a few other herbs in our 6 lavender tea blends. Mountain Rose Herbs has a fantastic selection of organic herbs. They are my go-to source whenever I need herbal supplies.
How to Brew Your Lavender Tea
Let's walk through the tea-brewing process step-by-step. These steps can be applied to making lavender tea or any other type of herbal tea.
- Step 1 - Bring your water to a boil in a tea kettle or pot.
- Step 2 - Add 1-3 teaspoons of dried herbs to your cup, french press or tea ball/tea infuser of choice. If using fresh herbs, aim for 1-2 tablespoons of each herb.
- Step 3 - Pour hot water over the herbs.
- Step 4 - Let herbs steep in hot water for at least 10 minutes. The longer the herbs steep, the more potent your tea will be. Some herbs develop a bitter taste after sitting for too long. You may need to do some experimenting to find the steeping time that works best for you.
- Step 5 - Strain the herbs out of your tea.
- Step 6 - When the tea is a comfortable drinking temperature, add a spoonful of raw honey or a sweetener of your choice. Don't add the honey to piping hot tea, as that will destroy many of the beneficial properties that you can get from the honey.
- Step 7 - Drink up!
6 Different Lavender Tea Blends
Now that we've covered the basics of brewing tea, let's explore 6 different lavender tea blends that you can use to support your health and well-being.
All herb amounts given in these recipe blends are for dried herbs. Remember to use larger amounts if you're working with fresh herbs.
Most lavender teas call for dried lavender flower buds, but don't fret if the lavender you have harvested or bought has some dried leaves in it. Those leaves will just add to the flavor of your delicious tea!
Print These Recipes
If you would like a print out of all these recipes, head over to my TIDBITS & Company blog, and print!
Just Lavender Tea
For a very floral and potent lavender tea drink, single out the benefits of lavender. A cup of Just Lavender Tea will help you get very familiar with the taste notes of different lavender varieties.
- 2 teaspoons of lavender buds
- 8 oz of water
Bedtime Tea
A blend that is wonderful to drink to help you drift off to sleep. For best results, drink 2-3 cups leading up to bedtime, but not an hour before you want to sleep, to avoid a full bladder that might keep you awake!
- 1 teaspoon of chamomile
- 1 teaspoon of lavender buds
- 8 oz of water
Belly Bloat Tea
Lavender and mint are both great herbs for digestion! A cup of this tea will feel so good on a bloated or gassy tummy. But remember - you can't out-herb a bad diet! But even if you made some poor food choices, you'll find a bit of relief with a cup of belly bloat tea!
- 1 teaspoon of lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint
- 8 oz of water
Keep it Calm Tea
Feeling a bit anxious, depressed or just in a funk? The herbs in this tea are great for relaxing and uplifting! One of my favorite blends to start a busy day when I am feeling a bit blah.
- 1 teaspoon of lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon of lemon balm
- 1 teaspoon of hibiscus
- 8 oz water
Headache Tea
This blend of magical herbs does wonders for a nasty headache or eye tension. Drink 2-3 cups if you are really struggling and be sure to get off screens, close your eyes and relax a little!
- 1 teaspoon of basil
- 1 teaspoon lemon balm
- 1 teaspoon chamomile
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint
- 1/2 teaspoon of lavender buds
- 8 oz of water
Under the Weather Tea
To help you get feeling better fast, these herbs will keep you relax so your body can heal. They will also help give your immune system a nice boost. Tea and rest . . . just what the doctor ordered!
- 1 teaspoon of elderberry
- 1 teaspoon of lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon of echinacea leaves
- 8 oz water
Learn More About Lavender
And there you have it! These 6 delicious lavender tea blends are simple, nourishing, and easy to make. The next time you need to relax, show yourself some love and reach for one of these healthy lavender tea blends.
