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This Sage Lavender Tea is a calming, caffeine-free herbal infusion drink that’s perfect for enjoying a quiet moment during the day or winding down in the evening. Lavender has a light floral sweetness, while sage adds an earthy, slightly savory depth that balances the aromatic herbal blend beautifully. Delicate, dreamy, and delicious, this cuppa feels like a hug from your best friend.
It’s great for its comforting, aromatic, and potentially digestive-soothing properties. Enjoy a soothing drink any time because herbal lavender sage tea is naturally caffeine-free.
Sure, herbal teas are easy to buy at the grocery store. But, making your own is really rewarding; you can create your own blends, use super fresh and wholesome ingredients, and use herbs straight from your own garden.
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Sage & lavender
Be sure to use culinary-grade lavender and sage only.
This recipe works well with any of the popular culinary sages, so don’t stop at the Culinary/Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis), try White Sage (Salvia apiana), blue sage, pineapple sage, purple sage, tricolor garden sage, and more.
Sage can help soothe digestion, ease sore throats, and is has antiseptic qualities. Learn more about sage in my How to Dry White Sage guide.
Lavender is recognized for its ability to reduce anxiety, stress, and insomnia, while offering potential benefits for pain relief, skin health, and digestive issues. It’s used to calm the nervous system, improve mood, and aid in wound healing.
And make sure that the plants you use aren’t sprayed with pesticides, chemicals, fertilizers, or car exhaust. Seek out herbs that are organic from reputable growers or those that are homegrown.
Disclosure: I am not a medical professional, and the information provided here is for educational purposes only. Individual needs and responses may vary, so these suggestions may not be suitable for everyone. Please consult with your healthcare provider to determine what is best for you.
Pro tips to get the best calming herbal tea
You can easily customize this Lavender Sage Tea (Calming Herbal Tea Recipe) by adding a squeeze of lemon for brightness, a drizzle of honey for sweetness, or chill it for a refreshing iced herbal tea. It’s also a great addition to a nighttime routine thanks to its relaxing aroma and soothing flavor.
The full recipe is below in the printable recipe card, and I have tips and tricks in the post for you.
Don’t use boiling water. Slightly cooled water protects delicate herbal flavors.
If you’re new to lavender in beverages, start on the lighter side, as too much can taste overly perfumed. You can adjust the steeping time for stronger or milder tea.
For a stronger tea, increase steeping time up to 15 minutes.
For best results, cover your tea while steeping; this helps trap the aromatic oils that give herbal teas their signature flavor and soothing qualities.
Sweeten with honey or brighten with lemon as desired.
Make it a Calming Lavender and Sage Tea latte with half and half, oatmilk, or French Vanilla Nut Pods.
It makes a lovely and refreshing iced tea. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then pour over ice.
It also makes a fantastic gift. Mix the dried herbs and place them in a pretty jar. Tie with a ribbon. I’m making little jars of tea for a homemaker swap that I’m involved in. We each bring 10 individual homemade or homegrown items to swap. Then everyone leaves with 10 new items! I’m super excited about this gift.
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Recipe
White Sage and Lavender Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds or 1 tablespoon fresh lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed white sage or 2–3 fresh white sage leaves
- 8 ounces water
- Optional: Honey lemon wedge
Instructions
- Bring water to a near boil (about 200°F) using a stovetop or microwave.
- Place lavender and sage in a tea infuser or directly into a heat-safe cup. Pour hot water over the herbs and cover the cup with a saucer to trap steam and preserve essential oils. Steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on desired strength. Remove infuser or strain herbs. Sweeten with honey or add lemon, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Debi
This is a delightful blend, relaxing and floral but earthy. I particularly love it as iced tea. I hope you give it a try and love it too! Debi, author, Life Currents