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Cortisol Lowering Tea Recipe: Herbal Iced Blend for Stress

Iced adaptogenic tea with holy basil, ashwagandha, and lemon balm. A cold-brewed spring ritual built on the classic calming herbs. Get the recipe.

4H10 minutes
Recipe

What You Need

2 tablespoons dried holy basil (tulsi) leaf
1 tablespoon dried ashwagandha root
1 tablespoon dried lemon balm leaf
1 teaspoon dried passionflower
1 teaspoon dried rose petals
4 cups filtered water, room temperature
Step 1

Combine holy basil, ashwagandha, lemon balm, passionflower, and rose petals in a large glass jar or pitcher.

Step 2

Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours. The longer steep extracts more adaptogenic compounds without bitterness.

The Result

Cold-brew holy basil (tulsi), ashwagandha, lemon balm, passionflower, and rose petals for 4 hours in room temperature water, then strain and serve over ice. These are the herbs Ayurvedic and Western traditions both reach for in stressful stretches. Cold brewing keeps the flavor clean instead of bitter.

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Cortisol Lowering Tea Recipe: Herbal Iced Blend for Stress

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