Soothing Teas

The lazy, hazy days of summer are waning and with it comes the craziness of fall. There's school and clubs along with busy social schedules.Nothing says calm like a soothing cup of tea.Better yet if it's herbal and not full of nerve jangling caffeine.

Some of the best brews are the homemade ones. Ginger tea is not only great for de-stressing but also for any butterflies in the stomach. Take one ginger root and slice off the knobs or the entire root.Slice the last thinly or for a more full bodied tea, cut into chunks. Sweeten with dark honey.Another home grown soother is mint tea. You can use either spearmint or peppermint from the garden. Take a few long stalks and steep them in boiling water for about five  minutes.  This will give you a light green colored drink.Again sweeten with dark honey or agave if you want,

Other herbal teas are just as soothing and you can easily get them at your store.Chamomile is relaxing and good for a nervous stomach. Have a cup or two after a stressful day or even a heavy meal to help with digestion.Rose hip tea  is another good choice .You can get these pods from your back yard rose bush or buy them dried and in bags. They are not only the perfect way to wind down but also are loaded with Vitamin C. Several companies like Bigelow and Celestial Seasonings have herbal mixes .Some help with digestion while others are guaranteed to lull you into drowsiness.

If the new school and social season has got you spinning the it;s time for a soothing cup of herbal tea. make it yourself or use a teabag full of different herbs.Either way it's a great way of calming down and enjoying a tranquil night.