🌸 Why This Herbal Blend Works
Each ingredient brings a unique gift to the cup — and together, they create a synergy of calm.
🍂 Cinnamon – Warmth & Circulation
Soothes the body with its gentle heat
Improves blood flow, helping to relax tense muscles
Balances blood sugar — which can reduce nighttime awakenings
Adds a sweet, comforting flavor — no sugar needed
🌿 Laurel (Bay Leaf) – Calm & Clarity
Traditionally used in Mediterranean herbal medicine to reduce anxiety
Contains compounds that may support GABA activity — a brain chemical that helps you relax
Aids digestion — perfect for those “stressed stomach” nights
Adds a subtle, earthy depth to the tea
⚠️ Note: Use true bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) — not ornamental types, which can be toxic.
🌼 Chamomile – Nature’s Sleep Herb
One of the most studied herbs for insomnia and anxiety
Contains apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to receptors in the brain to promote sleep and reduce insomnia
Relieves muscle tension and stomach discomfort
Gentle enough for nightly use — even for children (with approval)
Together, this trio is like a lullaby in liquid form.
🧄 Ingredients (Serves 2)
Cinnamon sticks
2
Whole sticks — avoid powder for cleaner infusion
Bay leaves (laurel)
4
Dried or fresh — gently crushed to release oils
Dried chamomile flowers
2 tbsp (or 1 handful)
Use organic, food-grade
Water
½ liter (2 cups)
Filtered or spring water preferred
Raw honey (optional)
1 tsp per cup
Soothes the throat and balances flavor
✅ Pro Tip: Double the batch and store extra in a glass jar — reheat gently when needed.
🥣 Step-by-Step: How to Prepare the Infusion
Step 1: Heat the Water
Bring ½ liter of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan
Do not boil too hard — you want to preserve the delicate oils
Step 2: Add the Herbs
Add:
2 cinnamon sticks
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp dried chamomile
Stir gently
Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10–15 minutes
✅ Why covered?
It traps the aromatic oils — especially from the laurel and chamomile.
Step 3: Strain & Sweeten
Strain the tea into a mug using a fine mesh strainer
Add 1 tsp honey if desired — it enhances the calming effect and soothes the throat
✅ No honey? A dash of maple syrup or a slice of lemon works too.
Step 4: Sip & Surrender
Drink 30–60 minutes before bed
Sit quietly. Breathe. Feel the warmth move through you
Let go of the day.
This isn’t just tea.
It’s a ritual of release.
🧘♀️ When to Drink It (And Who Should Be Cautious)
✅ Best For:
Nightly wind-down routine
Stressful days or anxious moments
Muscle tension or stomach discomfort
Insomnia or restless sleep
⚠️ Who Should Be Cautious:
Pregnant women
Bay leaf is not recommended in large amounts during pregnancy
People on blood thinners
Cinnamon contains coumarin — talk to your doctor
Those with allergies to ragweed
May react to chamomile (it’s in the same family)
Children under 2
Consult a pediatrician before use
Always talk to your healthcare provider if you have a medical condition or take medications.
🌙 Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Sleep Aid Isn’t a Pill — It’s a Cup of Calm
We chase solutions.
We count sheep.
We download sleep apps.
But the truth is:
The deepest rest often begins with a simple act of care.
This cinnamon, laurel, and chamomile infusion isn’t magic.
It’s medicine from the earth — gentle, time-tested, and deeply effective.
So next time your mind won’t quiet…
Your body won’t relax…
Your night feels too long…
Don’t reach for your phone.
Reach for a mug.
Boil water.
Add herbs.
Breathe in the steam.
Because sometimes, the difference between tossing and turning and drifting into sleep…
Isn’t in the mattress.
It’s in the tea.
And once you make this part of your nightly ritual?
You’ll wonder how you ever slept without it.
