Simple Bliss Relaxing Tea Recipe

We all have nights when we can’t sleep, whether it be from stress, illness, or just running those daily scenarios round and round in our heads.

There’s nothing worse than “trying” to get to sleep. You can count as many sheep as you want, practice body relaxation techniques, or read your computer manual, but those eyes continue to remain agonizingly wide open! And with the busy days of Spring before us, it becomes all the more important to get the sleep we need.

So here is a super easy-to-make tea that will help you get a deep and relaxing night’s sleep. Simple Bliss Tea is delicious, too–sip it slowly and feel the relaxation seep through your body. It’s very soothing and safe for daily use.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup dried chamomile flowers per cup (be sure you are not allergic to chamomile)
1/4 cup vanilla soy milk, cream, milk, or half-and-half per cup
Honey or maple syrup to sweeten

1. Pour boiling water over the chamomile, cover, and steep 15 to 20 minutes, until strong.

2. Add the soy milk and sweetener to taste.

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Adapted from Herbal Teas, by Kathleen Brown (Storey Books, 1999). Copyright (c) 1999 by Kathleen Brown. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
Adapted from Herbal Teas, by Kathleen Brown (Storey Books, 1999).

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Diane S.

7:53PM PST on Feb 27, 2012

I love camomile and vanilla soy milk, the recipe sounds delicious !

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Danuta W.

12:17AM PST on Feb 27, 2012

thanks for the article

Ra S.

1:10PM PST on Feb 26, 2012

I've never managed to like pure chamomile teas. I often like herbal teas that blend chamomile with other things, but pure chamomile is just too sharp for me. I'm quite a fan though of lavender or rose teas (usually mixed with something else), when I can find them. But I suppose many people must like chamomile, as it's so easy to find.

Teresa W.

4:41AM PST on Nov 10, 2011

That must be yummy.

Sue H.

7:32PM PDT on Apr 13, 2011

Thanks very much. I love the smell
of chamomile. The link is appreciated
too.

Rosie L.

4:37PM PDT on Apr 12, 2011

thanks i can't wait to try it

KS G.

5:44AM PDT on Mar 29, 2011

Thanks for the article.