A collection of the best herbal tea recipes that are comforting, flavorful, and easy to make using simple, natural ingredients.
Drinking tea brings a sense of comfort that’s hard to match. There’s something soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug and taking that first sip. It’s one of the simplest ways to relax and feel better…especially when the tea is made with natural, wholesome ingredients. Every time I think of tea, I’m reminded of Mrs. Patmore from Downton Abbey, standing in her kitchen and insisting that a cup of tea could solve just about anything. And honestly, I think she was right. Herbal tea is cozy, full of flavor, and easy to customize for any time of day. Whether you enjoy it in the morning, as an afternoon pause, or before bed, these simple blends offer a gentle way to slow down and savor the moment.
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Why Make Herbal Tea At Home
Making herbal tea at home is one of the simplest ways to enjoy something both comforting and useful. With just a few dried herbs and hot water, you can create blends that are fresh, flavorful, and perfectly suited to your taste. It’s also a wonderful way to slow down. Whether you grow your own herbs or keep a few favorites in the pantry, the process of measuring, steeping, and sipping feels calm and intentional. Another benefit is flexibility. You can adjust the strength, combine different herbs, or add a touch of lemon or honey to make each cup exactly the way you like it. There’s no need for complicated ingredients or special equipment. Just a handful of herbs and a few quiet minutes. If you enjoy the idea of using your own herbs, you might also like my post on growing a simple healing herb garden.
Simple Herbal Tea Formula
- 1–2 tablespoons dried herbs.
- 8 oz boiling water.
- Steep 5 minutes.
- From here, you can mix and match herbs to create your own blends.
Tips For The Best Flavor
- Use fresh or properly dried herbs.
- Adjust strength to taste.
- Stronger herbs (lavender/chamomile) need less.
- Milder herbs (mint/lemon balm) can use more.
Lemon Balm Tea Recipe
- 2 tablespoons dried lemon balm
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel
- 8 oz. boiling water
- Steep for 5 minutes.
- For extra flavor, add a slice of
- fresh or dried lemon before serving.
Lemon balm tea is light, citrusy, and naturally calming. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients, but the flavor is incredibly soothing. If you’re feeling anxious or need help unwinding at the end of the day, this herbal tea is a lovely choice. The combination of dried lemon balm and lemon peel creates a fresh, slightly sweet blend that’s perfect on its own, or with an added slice of lemon for a little extra brightness.
Chamomile Mint Tea Recipe
- 2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried chamomile blooms
- 8 oz. boiling water
- Steep for 5 minutes.
This chamomile mint tea is the perfect way to wind down after a busy day. The dried chamomile adds a soft, floral note, while the mint brings a cool, refreshing finish. Together, they create a balanced blend that’s gentle, soothing, and easy to sip. With just a few minutes of steeping, you’ll have a comforting cup of tea that helps calm both the body and mind.
Lavender Mint Tea Recipe
- 2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
- 8 oz. boiling water
- Steep for 5 minutes.
Lavender mint tea is a fragrant and refreshing blend that’s both calming and invigorating. The floral notes of lavender pair beautifully with the crispness of dried mint, creating a tea that’s gentle enough for evening, but uplifting enough for any time of day. It’s a lovely choice when you want something a little different, and it comes together quickly with just two ingredients.
All of these herbal tea recipes can be easily adjusted to suit your own taste. Growing, drying, and blending these herbs has been such a rewarding experience. I know it’s not always easy to carve out time for simple things like drying herbs or making homemade tea, but moments like these are good for the soul. Even a small container herb garden on a porch or patio can provide everything you need for simple homemade tea. This process is calming and fragrant, and it gives me a chance to slow down. Being able to share it with you is the very best part.
Herbal Tea Recipes Sources
- organic dried chamomile blossoms
- organic dried lavender buds (culinary grade)
- organic dried lemon balm
- organic dried peppermint leaves
- dried lemon peel
- loose tea infuser (for one cup)
- teapot with infuser
- tea filter bags
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Hi! What is your beautiful blue china maker/pattern, please?
Lovely ideas! thank you
Loved all your homemade recipes for teas.
These sound delightful! I may try some of them with fresh herbs from my garden instead of dried. Thank you for sharing!
I enjoy your blog but this has to be my favorite. Could you substitute fresh leaves for the dried in any of these recipes? I need to dry more of my herbs. Peace.
I remember when I was very young, my mom meeting with our next door neighbor for afternoon tea. Mom would put a slice of lemon (Before flavored teas were available). Wish ladies could do this today. We are all so busy.
Ann, I can’t tell you how excited I am to have found your blog! Looking forward to the upcoming edible flowers recipes.
Mel
Ann,
Your post was a Sunday morning surprise. I have the same teapot and saucers. I also grow herbs and have a lot of lemon balm. For some reason my efforts to grow lavender have failed. I am so busy that I don’t make many comments to you, but enjoy all of your helpful and interesting blo
I’m more of a coffee girl but do drink iced tea.Your hot tea recipes look tempting and the bundles of lavender look beautiful.
Tea and dried herbs, timely subject. In my family tea was the centerpiece of so many conversations and the emotional support for many others. No matter what the situation, the tea kettle was the first item used when guests arrive, a child cried or a moment of peace was required by a busy Mother. We often added a sprig of mint to our steeping pot since mint was plentiful. (understatement of the century) I have begun drying some herbs in a very simple way as well. I have a tension type curtain rod between the two kitchen cupboards at my kitchen window where I bundle the herbs and hang them with a simple paper clip. The scent brings me back to a time when life was much more simple and of course tea was waiting in a little porcelain cup. Have a lovely day since our oppressive heat has moved on!
thank you for such a lovely heart warming post . your photos are absolutely beautiful and the lavender tied up in little bundles :) I bet the aroma from the teas is certainly good for the soul . a cup of tea and a devotional couldn’t get any better .
You are a gem .
Lucky you with your bountiful lavender. I sure miss the ten years of my beautiful lavender next to our chimney. Now I put plants in a whiskey barrel and it sits on my deck. I always dry enough for a few vases.
Your teas are so tempting. Can’t wait to see your shed.