Herbal teas and sleep: which infusions for peaceful nights?
Staying physically and mentally healthy includes getting restful sleep. However, many people experience sleep disturbances, ranging from difficulty falling asleep to frequent middle-of-the-night awakenings.
As a complement or alternative to medicinal sleep solutions, herbal teas combine gentleness, naturalness, and effectiveness to help you regain peaceful nights. Discover the soothing plants to favor in these infusions for a sound night's sleep.
Sleep disorders: what are the causes and consequences?
Poor sleep often stems from stress, anxiety, or poor lifestyle habits. Insomnia and nighttime awakenings are among the most common problems. These disturbances directly affect our concentration, mood, and immune system.
When faced with sleep disorders, it's essential to find natural solutions. Herbal infusions are ideal for adopting a healthy, non-habit forming habit that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle.
What plants have soothing properties for sleep?
Certain plants have been recognized for centuries for their soothing properties. Prepared as an infusion, they help relax the body, calm the mind, and facilitate sleep, for better quality sleep.
Here are 5 plants to try in your daily routine.
Chamomile
Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs for calming the nervous system. It contains apigenin, a flavonoid known to promote relaxation and sleep. Its consumption is particularly recommended for people who have difficulty falling asleep due to stress or mild anxiety.
Our “ Camomile ” herbal tea is the perfect evening infusion. Vary the pleasures with our “Tisane Céleste ,” a recipe with natural flavors of lemongrass, chamomile, licorice, orange, and grapefruit.
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is valued for its calming properties. It helps reduce stress, soothe nervous tension, and relax the body. Its effects are enhanced when used in conjunction with other herbs, such as chamomile, linden, or passionflower.
In our “ Tisane des Princes ”, lemon balm blends brilliantly with pumpkin, grape, lemongrass, ginger, mulberry, cinnamon, saffron and liquorice, for lightly spiced cups.
Lavender
Often associated with the world of aromatherapy, lavender also has a place in sleep-inducing herbal teas. Its action on the central nervous system helps combat anxiety and improve 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 “ Tisane des Rêveuses Bio ”, a cocooning infusion with vegetal notes of fennel, anise and lemongrass to be consumed in the evening and throughout the day.
The linden tree
Linden is a classic evening infusion. Its mild sedative effects help calm tension and facilitate natural sleep, for example, in cases of restlessness or nervousness before bedtime.
Betjeman & Barton's “ Linden ” herbal tea reveals notes of honey with a wonderfully sweet touch. It's a perfect accompaniment to an after-dinner treat. Linden also features in our “ Guest Tea ,” a fruity recipe made with verbena, lychee, grapefruit, vine peach, and rose.
Orange blossom
Widely renowned for its relaxing benefits and delicate fragrance, orange blossom is also a star ingredient in caffeine-free herbal blends. It works to combat mild anxiety and prepares the body for sleep.
At the end of the day, our “ Orange Blossom ” infusion can be enjoyed alone or blended as part of a soothing ritual. You can also find this ingredient with its sweet and mild notes in our “ Shepherd's Tea ” recipe, with its delicious old-fashioned taste.
Our tips for an effective infusion
To fully benefit from the benefits of your herbal tea, enjoy it about 30 minutes before bedtime.
Let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your personal preference and the recommendations specific to each herbal blend, to release all of its active ingredients.
With Betjeman & Barton herbal teas, treat yourself to the perfect evening routine every day. Explore our online catalog to choose quality, authenticity, and sensoriality.
