Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress

So you're feeling stressed- whether it be from school, work, kids, mothers-in-law, or just life; a nice tension taming tea is a great, effective way to relive stress. If you live far from the store and have these herbs handy, it can be fun to make this tea.

Ingredients

 * Lavender
 * Peppermint
 * Lemon zest (optional)
 * 1 whole cinnamon stick (optional)
 * Mint leaves

Steps

 * 1) Get your supplies ready. A cup for microwaving, or a kettle, pot, etc., and a metal tea strainer.[[Image:Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Harvest your herbs.[[Image:Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3)  Heat your water. Microwave for 1:30 or boil in pan. (or wait for kettle to whistle).[[Image:Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4)  Steep the tea. Combine herbs and place them into your tea strainer, then put it into the hot water and let your tea steep for a good 3 minutes.[[Image:Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5)  Enjoy! Sip your tea and feel the stress melt away.[[Image:Make an Herbal Tea Blend for Stress Step 5.jpg|center]]

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