Herbal teas and sleep: which infusions for peaceful nights?
Maintaining good physical and mental health includes getting restorative sleep. However, many people experience sleep disorders, ranging from difficulty falling asleep to frequent awakenings in the middle of the night.
As a complement or alternative to medicinal sleep solutions, herbal teas combine gentleness, naturalness, and effectiveness to help you get peaceful nights of sleep. Discover the soothing plants to favor in these infusions for a sound night’s sleep.
Sleep disorders: what are their causes and consequences?
Poor quality sleep often hides stress, anxiety, or an unhealthy lifestyle. Insomnia and nocturnal awakenings are among the most recurrent disorders. However, these disturbances directly influence our concentration, our mood, and our immune system.
When faced with sleep disorders, it is therefore essential to find natural solutions. Herbal infusions are ideal for adopting a healthy and non-addictive habit that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. And especially herbal tea, which is caffeine-free.
Which plants have soothing properties for sleep?
Certain plants have been recognized for centuries for their soothing properties. Prepared as an infusion, they help to relax the body, soothe the mind, and facilitate falling asleep, for better sleep quality.
Here are the 5 plants to try in your daily routine.
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the most popular plants for soothing the nervous system. It contains apigenin, a flavonoid known to encourage relaxation and sleep. Its consumption is particularly recommended for people who have difficulty falling asleep due to stress or mild anxiety.
Our "Chamomile" herbal tea is the perfect evening infusion. Vary the pleasures with our "Celestial Herbal Tea", a recipe with natural aromas of lemongrass, chamomile, licorice, orange, and grapefruit.
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is appreciated for its calming virtues. It helps reduce stress, soothe nervous tension, and relax the body. Its effects are enhanced when used in conjunction with other plants, such as chamomile, linden, or passionflower.
In our "Princes' Herbal Tea", lemon balm brilliantly combines with pumpkin, grape, lemongrass, ginger, mulberry, cinnamon, saffron, and licorice, for lightly spiced cups.
Lavender
Often associated with the world of aromatherapy, lavender also has its place in herbal teas for sleep. Its action on the central nervous system effectively combats anxiety and improves sleep quality. Its floral flavor also makes it an essential ingredient for infusions that are as soothing as they are delicious.
Lavender is at the heart of our "Organic Dreamers' Herbal Tea", a comforting infusion with vegetal notes of fennel, anise, and lemongrass to be consumed in the evening and throughout the day.
Linden
Linden is a classic for evening infusions. Its mild sedative effects help to calm tensions and facilitate natural sleep, for example in cases of agitation or nervousness before bedtime.
The "Linden" herbal tea by Betjeman & Barton reveals delightfully sweet honey notes. It is a pleasure to enjoy with a treat after dinner. Linden is also featured in our "Guests' Herbal Tea", a fruity recipe made with verbena, lychee, grapefruit, vineyard peach, and rose.
Orange blossom
Widely renowned for its relaxing benefits and delicate fragrance, orange blossom is also a star ingredient in caffeine-free plant blends. It acts against mild anxiety and prepares the body for sleep.
At the end of the day, our "Orange Blossom" infusion can be enjoyed alone or mixed as part of a calming ritual. You can also find this ingredient with sweet and sugary notes in our "Tisane du Berger" recipe with a pleasant old-fashioned taste.
Our tips for an effective infusion
To fully enjoy the benefits of your herbal tea, drink it about 30 minutes before bedtime.
Let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your personal preferences and the recommendations specific to each plant blend, to release all its active ingredients.
Thanks to Betjeman & Barton herbal teas, you can create the perfect evening routine every day. Explore our online catalog to choose quality, authenticity, and sensory experience.
