Tea: Herbs Blend to Help you Sleep

I’ve always believed that healing can begin in a cup of tea. Not the boxed kind with half a leaf and a promise, but the kind you make with your own hands, herbs you’ve chosen, measured, mixed, and whispered to. Maybe it’s a little witchy. Maybe it’s just self-love in its most herbal form. Either way, my bedtime tea has become a sacred ritual, one that helps me wind down when nothing else works.

I’ve lived with insomnia for years, that cruel mix of rapid thoughts, anxiety, stress, and the physical pain of fibromyalgia. Even with medication to help me “induce” sleep, my mind still refuses to shut up most nights. It spins. It aches. It replays.
So I’ve tried everything:
– Keeping a sleep schedule
– No screens at night
– Eating light before bed
– Soothing music, gentle yoga, no caffeine after 4 PM…
But one thing that’s actually helped (consistently, softly, lovingly) is this homemade tea blend.

🌿 Why Tea?

There’s something ancient and comforting about making tea before bed. It’s not just the herbs, it’s the slowness of it. The heat. The scent. The quiet act of preparing something with your hands. You’re already telling your nervous system:
We’re winding down now. We’re safe. We’re done for the day.

Herbs like lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender have been used for centuries to calm the mind, soothe the body, and support restful sleep. They interact with neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play a key role in sleep cycles, mood, and how deeply we rest.

And unlike synthetic sleep aids, herbs don’t force your body to shut down. They invite them to relax. Big difference.

It’s my personal portion of peace.

Tea: Herbs Blend to Help you Sleep

Recipe by ScarletCuisine: Tea BlendDifficulty: Easy

Feel free to adjust the ratios proportionately so you can make as little or as much as you want ♥

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of lemon balm

• 2 tablespoons of peppermint

• 3 tablespoons of chamomile

• 1 tablespoon passionflower

• 1/2 tablespoon lavender

• 1/2 tablespoon valerian root

• 1 tablespoon catnip (cats go crazy on this, but for us, humans, it has a calming effect)

Directions

• Use a tea kettle or a pan to heat up some water.
• In a bowl (size of your choosing), mix all the herbs.
• Place 2 tablespoons of the herb mix in a tea steeper, tea infuser, a small piece of cheesecloth, or a fine mesh strainer (aka chinois) and place it over or in a large mug or your favorite teaware.
• Pour the heated water into the mug.
• Let the tea steep for 5 minutes before removing the infuser.
• If you want, you can add honey or any healthy substitute for sugar to your tea.
• Enjoy your tea! ♥

🌿When I Drink It

I make my tea one to two hours before bed, not right before, so I’m not waking up at 3 a.m. for a bathroom trip. I use that time to journal, stretch, or simply stare at the ceiling in peace. It sets the tone for sleep. Not forced sleep, invited sleep.

I don’t take this ritual for granted. Sleep is sacred. And when your body aches or your mind won’t let you rest, finding something (anything) that helps feels like magic. This tea is mine. And I hope it helps you too.

Note: If you experience any negative side effects after consuming herbal tea, discontinue use and talk with a doctor.

A Final Thought

You don’t have to be a herbalist or a witch to make sleepy tea. You just need intention. You need a few herbs and the desire to feel better, softer, calmer, more held.

And if tonight is hard, if your thoughts are racing or your body’s tight with pain, try this blend. Let the plants hold you for a while. Let the steam carry your worries. You deserve rest, love. Deep, delicious rest.

Sweet dreams 🌙✨
Love always,

Scarlet.