Sleep & stress8 min
Tulsi and Rose Petal Tea to Wind Down
Tulsi leaves and dried rose petals steeped for a caffeine-free evening cup. A relaxing habit.
A caffeine-free cup for the evening
Tulsi and rose petals are both common in Indian kitchens and together make a light, fragrant tea with no caffeine. A warm cup at the same time each evening can signal the end of the day and help you slow down. It is a pleasant habit and not a treatment for stress or sleep problems.
Use a few fresh tulsi leaves or a pinch of dried ones, and edible, unsprayed rose petals only. Skip rose petals from a florist, since they may carry pesticides. Honey is optional and not for babies. If you take blood sugar medicine or are pregnant, ask your doctor about regular tulsi.
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 fresh tulsi leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried edible rose petals
- 1 cup hot water
How to prepare
- Rinse the tulsi and put it in a cup with the petals.
- Pour hot water over, cover and steep for five minutes.
How to use
- Strain and sip warm, at the same time each evening.
- Skip sugar or add a little honey.
Helpful habits
- Use petals meant for eating, not florist flowers.
- Make the cup fresh.
Precautions
- Use only edible, unsprayed rose petals.
- Ask a doctor about regular tulsi in pregnancy or with blood sugar medicine.
- Honey is not for babies. A relaxing habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is tulsi tea safe daily?
- A cup now and then is fine. For daily use, ask your doctor if you are pregnant or on diabetes medicine.
Can I use garden roses?
- Only if they are unsprayed and edible.
Does it help sleep?
- It is a calming ritual, not a treatment.
