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Yogi Bedtime Herbal Tea
Chamomile, valerian, lavender. Forty-five minutes before bed. The math works.
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No leaf. No caffeine.All ritual.
Herbals brew by what they are made of. Flowers go fast, roots go slow, and everything stays covered.
Herbal tea timer
Style
Steep 1
5:00
Ready.
- Water
- 212°F / 100°C
- Leaf
- 1–2 tsp / 8oz
Chamomile, hibiscus, lavender. Five minutes, covered.
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The schedule
Herbal steep times, by style.
Flowers
212°F / 100°C · 1–2 tsp / 8oz
Chamomile, hibiscus, lavender. Five minutes, covered.
| Steep 1 | 5 min |
Leaves
212°F / 100°C · 1–2 tsp / 8oz
Peppermint, lemon balm, spearmint. Peppermint wants the full seven for the menthol to come up.
| Steep 1 | 7 min |
Roots, seeds, bark
212°F / 100°C · 1–2 tsp / 8oz
Ginger, turmeric, licorice. Seven to ten minutes.
| Steep 1 | 8 min 30 sec |
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FAQ
Herbal timing, answered.
How long do you steep herbal tea?+
Five minutes for flowers like chamomile and hibiscus, five to seven for leaves like peppermint, and seven to ten for roots, seeds and bark like ginger. Use boiling water and keep it covered.
Can you over-steep herbal tea?+
Mostly no, with exceptions. Hibiscus goes from tart to sour past ten minutes, and low-grade chamomile can turn bitter on a long hot steep.
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