Caraway Calmer

2 teaspoons of caraway seeds
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
A twist of lemon zest
2 teaspoons of honey
A pinch of allspice powder

1 sprig of lemon balm (mint is a good substitute)

Simmer 1 cup of water with caraway and fennel seeds, a twist of lemon zest, honey and allspice for 5 minutes. Strain.

Good for: Easing anxiety

Relaxing Lavender Tea

2-3 sprigs lavender
3 thin slices of ginger root
1 teaspoon of honey

3 cardamom pods

Take 2–3 sprigs (or enough to fill 1/4 of a cup) of lavender. Pour over 1 cup of boiling water, add ginger root, honey and cardamom pods. Crush well with a spoon. Stand for 5 minutes then strain.

Good for: Winding down

READ MORE: The benefits of tea

Sage and Peppermint Tea

1⁄4 cup of fresh sage leaves
1 thumb-length sprig of peppermint
A little honey

A squeeze of lemon juice

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over fresh sage leaves and of peppermint. Stand for 5 minutes, strain. Sweeten with a little honey and add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Good for: Boosting memory