How to Make Lavender Tea, What are the Benefits

We are the Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Company, home to over 1,000 varieties of teas and coffees from around the world and this is our YouTube channel. If you want to see more videos like this where we share our passion for what we consider to be the best teas and coffees in the world, then click on the subscribe button, hit the notification bell, drop us a like or leave a comment below. With its distinct familiar aroma, its alluring floral note with each and every sip and its sleep-inducing properties, today we're taking a closer look at lavender tea. Lavender loose tea packed fresh to order ensuring its quality and consistency from the Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Company. Lavender is a plant belonging to the mint family. It originates from the Mediterranean, although it has since spread across the world. Most species tend to grow up to three feet high, boasting numerous slender straight branches. It's atop these branches the distinct purple flowers are found exuding their potent, some might say irresistible aroma. It's these flowers we use to make herbal tea. The ancient Egyptians were the first to use them as incense, yet when it comes to the benefits of lavender tea in particular, we have the Greek naturalist Dioskourdes to thank, noting that when consumed lavender could relieve indigestion, headaches and sore throats. And of course, lavender is renowned for its ability to aid sleep. Our delicious lavender herbal tea is 100% free of caffeine. This stimulating chemical compound famously provides an energy boost which is perhaps the last thing you want before going to bed, but worry not as you won't find any in this particular cuppa. So how do you make the perfect cup of lavender tea? Well this is how we do it at the Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Company. First we put some lavender loose tea into a tea infuser or filter. Place the tea filled accessory into a mug or cup. We're using a glass teapot so you can see the infusion take place. Pour freshly boiled water over the petals, ideally at 95 degrees celsius, and allow it to steep for five to ten minutes, depending on how strong or weak you like your tea. We think it's best served without additions, however some do like to add a little honey or lemon. Nutritiousness of loose lavender tea comes about because of its vitamin and mineral content, including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron and other antioxidants. These properties exist in significant amounts in your brew. Most famous however is its ability to improve your sleeping patterns. Scientists at the UK University of Southampton conducted a study that saw 10 adult participants split into two groups. The first group stepped in a room with a diffuser exuding lavender essential oil, while the second group used a placebo almond oil diffuser. Later in the study both groups switched places. The conclusion was that the lavender scented room improved the quality of sleep in most participants. This was because of it stimulating the release of certain neurotransmitters, which in turn offset stress hormones. Such capacity likewise helps those suffering with anxiety, as supported by a 2011 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Contemporary Medicine, which showcased some promising findings. It discovered that participants who inhaled lavender oil experienced significantly reduced stress and anxiety levels, and an earlier 2005 study published in Psychology and Behaviour supports this theory, whereby volunteers awaiting dental treatment found that lavender reduced anxiety. Lavender tea may not be suitable for everyone. Those who are expecting might be best avoiding lavender leaf tea. The University of Maryland Medical Centre advises against its use if you're pregnant. So with that in mind, the Kenton Sussex Tea and Coffee Company choose to side with the experts. Otherwise you can order your freshly packed delicious lavender loose tea today, simply by clicking on the link in the description below. And don't forget, if you found this content of value, click the subscribe button, hit the notification bell, drop us a like, or leave a comment below. Thanks for watching.