In the “Infusions Kokkina Botanika” series, each recipe is designed to offer a small daily wellness ritual.
This infusion is dedicated to the moments when you want to leave behind the tension of the day. A fragrant, floral blend that helps the body relax and the mind calm down, preparing you for deep and restorative sleep.
🌿 Ingredients
● 1 tsp lavender
● 1 tsp rose buds
● 1 tsp lemon balm
● 600–750 ml hot water
● Honey (optional)
☕ Preparation
- Heat the water until just before boiling.
- Place the herbs in a cup or teapot.
- Pour in the hot water.
- Cover and let steep for 7–10 minutes to release aromas and active compounds.
- Strain and add honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.
😌 Why drink it
Lavender and lemon balm are well known for their natural relaxing and stress-reducing effects, while rose adds a gentle floral balance. Together they create an infusion that is not only beneficial but also deeply enjoyable. Ideal for evening consumption before sleep.
🌿 Properties of the Herbs
🌸 Lavender
Lavender tea is a herb with strong calming, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties, known for its powerful action in reducing stress, tension, and insomnia, as well as promoting deep and high-quality sleep. It also helps relieve headaches, nervous tension, and muscle pain, while supporting the digestive system by reducing bloating and discomfort. Thanks to its natural compounds, it contributes to overall nervous system relaxation, mood improvement, and skin health through its antimicrobial and soothing effects.
🌹 Rose Buds
Rose buds are an aromatic herb rich in vitamin C and powerful natural compounds, known for their beneficial effects on overall well-being. Traditionally used to support wellness, relaxation, and the overall balance of both body and nervous system. They have hemostatic and antiseptic properties, while also supporting digestion and helping with stomach discomfort and constipation. At the same time, they may help relieve headaches and dizziness, and have mild anxiolytic and antidepressant effects that support emotional balance. In addition, rose buds support better sleep and act as a natural antispasmodic and general tonic for the body. They are traditionally used to support oral health, helping in cases of mouth sores and purulent tonsillitis.
🍃 Lemon Balm
Lemon balm tea is an aromatic herb with strong calming, anxiolytic, antioxidant, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial properties. It helps reduce stress, tension, and insomnia, while supporting digestion in cases of bloating, cramps, and indigestion. It also improves mood and mental clarity, supports cognitive function and memory, and contributes to cardiovascular health and overall relaxation. Traditionally, it is also used for headaches, migraines, and menstrual pain relief, while offering mild antimicrobial and antihistamine effects.
✨ Ritual Tip
Turn this into a habit: a warm cup, low lighting, no phone, and a few minutes of calm can significantly improve your sleep quality.
