Well, howdy there! Let’s talk about somethin’ called mint and lavender tea. I ain’t no fancy city slicker, but I know a thing or two ’bout herbs and what they can do for ya.

What is this Mint and Lavender Tea Anyways?

Now, this ain’t rocket science. It’s just a mix of two things: mint leaves and lavender flowers. You know, the kind that grows in the garden? Yeah, that’s it. You take those little leaves and them pretty purple flowers, and you put ’em in hot water. That’s all there is to it. Simple as pie, ain’t it? It’s what us plain folk call an “herbal tea.” Fancy folks might call it an “infusion,” but it’s all the same to me.

Why Bother Drinkin’ It?

You might be thinkin’, “Why would I wanna drink somethin’ that tastes like flowers and leaves?” Well, lemme tell ya, it ain’t just about the taste, though it does taste mighty fine. This tea, it’s got a way of calm you down. You know, when you’re all worked up and your head’s spinnin’ faster than a weathervane in a tornado? This tea, it’ll slow ya down. It’s like a warm blanket on a cold night. My old man used to say that it’ll help you sleep too just like a baby. So, if you’re tossin’ and turnin’ all night, this might just be the ticket.

• Calms Your Nerves: Like I said, it’s good for when you’re feelin’ stressed.
• Helps You Sleep: No more countin’ sheep!
• Good for Your Tummy: If your stomach’s feelin’ a bit wonky, this tea can settle it right down. It helps with that thing they call digestion, you know, makin’ sure your food goes down the right way.

How to Make It, the Easy Way

Now, I ain’t got time for fancy recipes and all that fuss. Here’s how I make it, and it works just fine.

You’ll need:

• A handful of fresh mint leaves (or a spoonful of dried ones, if that’s all you got)
• A handful of fresh lavender flowers (or a spoonful of dried ones, same as the mint)
• About four cups of water
• A pot to boil the water in
• A strainer, so you don’t get leaves and flowers in your teeth

Here’s what you do:

1. First, you gotta get your water boilin’. Not just warm, but good and boilin’.
2. Then, you toss in your mint and lavender. Don’t be shy, just dump ’em right in.
3. Now, you gotta let it simmer for a bit. Fifteen or twenty minutes should do it. The longer it simmers, the stronger it gets.
4. After that, you gotta strain it. Pour the tea through a strainer into a cup or a pitcher, whatever you got handy. That way, you don’t end up drinkin’ leaves and flowers.
5. And that’s it! You got yourself a cup of mint and lavender tea. You can drink it hot, or you can let it cool down and drink it cold. It’s good either way.

Other Stuff You Can Do with Mint and Lavender

Now, drinkin’ tea ain’t the only thing you can do with these herbs. You can dry ’em and put ’em in little bags, what they call satchels, to make your house smell nice. Or you can put ’em in soap, so you smell nice too. Some folks even put ’em in shampoo and face creams and such things, but I ain’t never tried that myself. I reckon it’s alright though.

A Few More Things ‘Bout This Here Tea

This mint and lavender tea, it ain’t no newfangled thing. Folks have been usin’ these herbs for ages, long before them city doctors came along with their pills and potions. And it ain’t just for old folks like me, neither. Young folks can drink it too. It’s good for everybody. Especially if they are all stressed out with those computin’ machines and cell phones they always tappin’ on.

Where to Get Your Mint and Lavender

Well, the best place to get it is from your own garden, if you got one. But if you ain’t got a green thumb, you can buy it at the store. Most grocery stores sell dried mint and lavender. And some of them fancy health food stores sell fresh herbs too. Or you can get it on that internet thing my grandson showed me, though I never tried that. Seems complicated.

So there you have it, that’s the long and short of mint and lavender tea. It’s a good, simple drink that’ll do ya good. And it ain’t hard to make, even for an old gal like me. So go on, give it a try. You might just like it.