Apr 7th, '08, 02:55
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by chamekke » Apr 7th, '08, 02:55
I'm posting this inquiry on behalf of a friend. She's a home care worker, and the job gets very stressful sometimes.
She'd like recommendations for a tea whose ingredients will help her naturally de-stress. (If it's tasty, obviously, bonus points
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I'm thinking (1) no caffeine, and (2) valerian might be nice ... but aside from this, I'm drawing a blank. My own experience with tisanes is limited, and I'm not sure whether simply suggesting a "bedtime tea" would be appropriate.
Your recommendations and suggestions are most welcome!
Apr 7th, '08, 06:40
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by olivierco » Apr 7th, '08, 06:40
No caffeine: Rooibos perhaps. I drink mine unflavored, but there are lot flavored available.
Apr 21st, '08, 15:08
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by yukondoit » Apr 21st, '08, 15:08
Yogi Tea makes an awesome bedtime tea - I use two of them, I have massive insomnia and panic disorder (and an insanely stressful job) and it works well for me --
http://www.yogitea.com/Pages/OurTeas/Mi ... dtime.html
http://www.yogitea.com/Pages/OurTeas/Mi ... elief.html
Check this out, too, from my blog --
http://authoritea.blogspot.com/2008/02/ ... -teas.html
Jun 14th, '08, 20:58
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by silvermage2000 » Jun 14th, '08, 20:58
I would have to go with a tea with chamoile in it. sp?
Jun 15th, '08, 02:06
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by tenuki » Jun 15th, '08, 02:06
A couple of the aged shen puerhs I have really mellow me out. I usually drink them in the evening for that reason.
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Sep 22nd, '08, 18:12
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by zacstill » Sep 22nd, '08, 18:12
Sep 22nd, '08, 18:55
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by Pentox » Sep 22nd, '08, 18:55
scotch.
Oct 7th, '08, 21:29
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by JM » Oct 7th, '08, 21:29
Pentox wrote:scotch.
= > That's not a good idea cause it tends to be habit forming. Although, Teachers makes a nice Highland cream...
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Tazo's Calm is nice and easy, I enjoy it before bed.
Oct 7th, '08, 22:38
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by PolyhymnianMuse » Oct 7th, '08, 22:38
JM wrote:Pentox wrote:scotch.
= > That's not a good idea cause it tends to be habit forming.
Human nature is habit forming, scotch is perfectly fine
Oct 15th, '08, 20:41
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by twistedinside » Oct 15th, '08, 20:41
I love rooibos, chamomille, and peppermint for de-stressing. In the winter time, I tend to go with the peppermint, with just a dollop of Alaskan Wild Flower Honey. Yummy!
Oct 16th, '08, 03:18
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by Vulture » Oct 16th, '08, 03:18
Personally I use 2/3 rooibos 1/3 spearmint when I get home from work. Its a nice non-cafinated tea that is naturaly sweet. Yet it is a nice earthy calming flavor from the rooibos.
I heard (but can't profess) that chamomile is the best for relaxing.
Oct 16th, '08, 04:03
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by caligatia » Oct 16th, '08, 04:03
Vulture wrote:I heard (but can't profess) that chamomile is the best for relaxing.
Chamomile tea always makes me thirsty, for some reason. Odd.
Oct 16th, '08, 04:12
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by Vulture » Oct 16th, '08, 04:12
caligatia wrote:Vulture wrote:I heard (but can't profess) that chamomile is the best for relaxing.
Chamomile tea always makes me thirsty, for some reason. Odd.
The answer is to have more chamomile!
Like I said I only heard. I can't drink chamomile (see my chamomile thread for explanation).
Oct 16th, '08, 08:32
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by chad » Oct 16th, '08, 08:32
My wife and I have been using a really nice Egyptian chamomile this last week. I steep a small pot about 30 minutes before scheduled bedtime. It has seemed to help me get to sleep quicker and deeper. Anyway, I really like this particular herbal tea and will be keeping it around.
