A gentle evening herbal tea with chamomile, milky oat tops and culinary lavender, designed to support a calm bedtime routine.
Quick Facts
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Infusion time: 5–7 minutes
Makes: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried chamomile
- 1 tsp dried milky oat tops
- ¼ tsp culinary lavender
- 500 ml freshly boiled water
- Honey, optional
Method
- Add the chamomile, oat tops and lavender to a teapot.
- Pour over the freshly boiled water.
- Cover and infuse for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain and sweeten lightly if desired.
Ways to Enjoy It
Enjoy warm as part of a quiet bedtime routine or evening routine. This type of bedtime tea is often chosen to help you wind down before bed, ease the mind and support restful sleep.
Plant Notes
Chamomile, green oat tops and lavender are familiar aromatic plants in European garden and herbal traditions. Chamomile tea and lavender tea are popular herbal teas for people looking for a calming herbal infusion before bedtime, while milky oat tops are traditionally valued as a soothing addition to evening teas. Chamomile is often associated with calming properties, and lavender is commonly used to promote relaxation.
When to Drink Evening Herbal Tea
For best results, drink this tea 30 to 60 minutes before bed so it can become part of your nightly routine. If you prefer a lighter option, keep the infusion short; if you want a stronger flavour, let it steep a little longer.
Other Bedtime Teas to Consider
Other bedtime teas often include lemon balm tea, peppermint tea, passionflower and valerian root tea. Lemon balm may help ease stress and anxiety, while passionflower and valerian root are commonly used in herbal teas made to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. Valerian root tea is often chosen for its sedative effects, and lemon balm is a gentle herbal infusion that may help ease anxiety. Green tea is generally best avoided before bed because it can contain caffeine.
Important Information
Avoid chamomile if allergic to plants in the daisy family. Seek qualified advice before regular use if pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.
