15 Cozy Tea Recipes Made With Simple Ingredients • Schisandra & Bergamot

There’s something magical about a warm cup of tea on a chilly day. Whether it’s to soothe your throat, calm your mind, or simply bring a little peace to your afternoon, tea can turn even the coldest moment into comfort.

The best part? You don’t need fancy ingredients—just a few pantry staples and a cozy mug. Here are 15 easy, heartwarming tea recipes made with simple ingredients you likely already have at home.

Aphrodisiac Tea

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An inspired homemade aphrodisiac tea blend designed to calm the nerves, ignite passion, enhance creativity and connect with your playful side.

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Cinnamon Tea

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Learn how to make cinnamon tea. Cinnamon tea is comforting, warming and fills the house with a great scent as it steeps. Find out how you can make cinnamon tea with cinnamon sticks here!

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Soothing Calendula Tea

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Learn how to make Calendula (calendula officinalis) tea with dried or fresh calendula flowers, hot or iced, including a sun tea method. These gentle blossoms are soothing and packed with healing properties.

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Juniper Berry Tea Recipe

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Dried juniper berries can be made into a delicious and healthy herbal tea. Learn how to make juniper berry tea here!

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Blue Lotus Tea

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Blue Lotus tea is a simple herbal tea with just two ingredients, including the blue lotus flower, a magical medicinal plant that has been used since ancient Egyptian times.

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Violet Tea

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Step into the enchanting realm of floral-infused tranquility with violet tea. A cup of violet tea offers a soothing moment of serenity!

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Foolproof Fruited Iced Sun Tea

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Foolproof Fruited Iced Sun Tea is a refreshing, easy-to-make drink infused with fresh fruit and brewed naturally under the sun. It combines the smooth taste of tea with the sweetness of seasonal fruits for a light, flavorful sip. Perfect for summer afternoons, picnics, or any sunny day refreshment.

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Sparkling Hibiscus Green Iced Tea

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Sparkling Hibiscus Green Iced Tea is a vibrant, refreshing drink that blends floral hibiscus with the earthy notes of green tea. Lightly sweetened and topped with sparkling water, it’s a crisp and colorful twist on classic iced tea. Perfect for warm days or when you want a naturally energizing boost.

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Onion Peel Tea

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Onion peels are usually disposed of with kitchen waste. But next time, set them aside and make a soothing onion peel of tea.

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Chamomile Lavender Sleep Tea

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This easy chamomile lavender sleep tea is made with dried herbs, fennel seeds and raw honey for a relaxing homemade herbal tea.

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Homemade Ginger Tea

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Love ginger tea? It's easy to make from scratch! Try making this homemade ginger tea with fresh ginger, lemons, and honey. Drink it hot or iced!

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Thyme Tea

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Take a break from your busy schedule and unwind with a mug of warm, relaxing herbal Thyme Tea. Thyme has a reputation for being able to reduce coughing and menstrual cramps, as well as prevent bacterial infections.

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Rosemary Mint Tea

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Rosemary Mint Tea is a refreshing herbal blend that combines the invigorating aroma of mint with the earthy, pine-like flavor of rosemary. Naturally caffeine-free, it soothes the senses while promoting relaxation and clarity. Perfect served hot or iced for a calming, fragrant sip any time of day.

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Rosehip Tea

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Discover the cozy goodness of rosehips tea, a tart, fruity, and vitamin C-packed drink you can make from foraged, fresh or dried rosehips.

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Russian Fireweed Tea

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Learn how to pick, ferment, dry, and brew fireweed tea! This aromatic tea is popular in Russia and is referred to as Ivan tea/Ivan chai.

A warm mug of homemade tea is one of life’s simplest comforts. With these 15 easy recipes, you can fill your cup with calm, flavor, and a little everyday magic—no special ingredients required.