10 Tea Recipes for Relaxing Evenings

Chamomile Lavender Tea

This soothing blend of chamomile and lavender is perfect for winding down after a long day.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
• 1 cup boiling water
• Honey or lemon (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Combine chamomile and lavender in a tea infuser.
2. Place the tea infuser in a cup and pour boiling water over it.
3. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the infuser and add honey or lemon if desired.

Mint Basil Green Tea

Refresh your senses with this invigorating mix of mint and basil-infused green tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon loose green tea leaves
• 5 fresh mint leaves
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup hot water
• Honey (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Combine green tea leaves, mint, and basil in a teapot or infuser.
2. Pour hot water over the mixture and let it steep for 3-4 minutes.
3. Strain into a cup and sweeten with honey if desired.

Lemon Ginger Tea

Revitalize your evening with a cup of this tangy and spicy lemon ginger tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup boiling water
• Honey (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Place ginger slices in a cup and add boiling water.
2. Let the ginger steep for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in lemon juice and honey if desired before serving.

Rose Petal Black Tea

Delight in the floral aroma of rose petals combined with robust black tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon black tea leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried rose petals
• 1 cup hot water
• Sugar or milk (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Add black tea leaves and rose petals to a teapot.
2. Pour hot water and steep for 4-5 minutes.
3. Strain into a cup, adding sugar or milk if preferred.

Vanilla Chai Tea

Experience the comforting warmth of vanilla chai that will surely calm your nerves.

Ingredients:

• 1 black tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose tea
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• Milk and sugar to taste

Cooking method:

1. Add black tea, cinnamon, and cloves to a cup.
2. Pour boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and add milk and sugar as desired.

Hibiscus Cinnamon Tea

This vibrant hibiscus cinnamon tea is both refreshing and rich in antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 cup boiling water
• Honey or sugar (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Combine hibiscus flowers and cinnamon stick in a teacup.
2. Pour boiling water over the mixture and steep for 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the cinnamon, sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.

Rooibos Vanilla Tea

Enjoy a caffeine-free treat with this naturally sweet rooibos vanilla blend.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon rooibos tea
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water
• Milk and honey (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Add rooibos tea to a teapot and pour in hot water.
2. Steep for 5-6 minutes, then stir in vanilla extract.
3. Serve with milk and honey if desired.

Lavender Honey Tea

Unwind with this gentle lavender honey tea to soothe your senses.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup boiling water

Cooking method:

1. Place dried lavender in a tea infuser and submerge in boiling water.
2. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the infuser.
3. Stir in honey and serve warm.

Peppermint Chamomile Tea

Relax with a classic combination of peppermint and chamomile known for its calming effects.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tablespoon dried peppermint leaves
• 1 cup boiling water

Cooking method:

1. Mix chamomile and peppermint in a tea infuser.
2. Place the infuser in a cup and pour boiling water over it.
3. Steep for 5 minutes before removing the infuser.

Spiced Apple Tea

Embrace the cozy flavors of spiced apple tea as you unwind from the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 black tea bag
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 cup boiling water

Cooking method:

1. Combine black tea, apple juice, cinnamon, and cloves in a cup.
2. Add boiling water and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the spices and tea bag before serving warm.