# DIY Sleepy Time Tea

**Published:** 2026-04-01  
**Categories:** DIY Remedies

> Unwind naturally with this simple DIY Sleepy Time Tea made with calming herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, and lavender. Perfect for evening routines, this gentle herbal tea pairs beautifully with tinctures to help you relax, decompress, and ease into a restful night.

Learn how to make a DIY sleepy time tea with chamomile, lemon balm, and lavender. A simple herbal recipe to support relaxation and a calming nighttime routine.

The kids are finally in bed and it’s time just for you. You take a deep breath...and realize your nervous system is too wound up to relax, even though you’re So. Tired.

We can relate.

That’s why we love the simple ritual of unwinding with a warm cup of calming herbal tea. And for the days that call for a little extra support, that’s where tinctures come in. These concentrated botanical blends are an easy way to give our bodies a little more comfort and stability to help us decompress and let go after a long day.

### What You’ll Need

- 1 tsp dried [**chamomile **](https://earthley.com/ingredients/chamomile-flowers)flowers
- 1 tsp dried [**lemon balm  **](https://earthley.com/ingredients/lemon-balm)
- ½ tsp dried [**lavender **](https://earthley.com/ingredients/lavender-buds)buds (optional but great for relaxation)
- 1 cup hot [**filtered water  **](https://earthley.com/blog/water-filters)
- 1–2 tsp [**raw honey**](https://earthley.com/ingredients/raw-honey) (optional)
- 1 dropperful Earthley tincture (see options below)

## How to Make It

**Step 1:** Add herbs to a tea infuser or directly into your cup.

**Step 2: **Pour hot (not boiling) water over herbs.

**Step 3:** Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes (covering keeps the calming oils in).

**Step 4:** Strain if needed.

**Step 5: **Stir in honey if desired.

**Step 6: **Add your Earthley tincture last, once the tea is warm (not hot).

## Supportive Earthley Tinctures to Add

[**Sleepy Time**](https://earthley.com/products/sleepy-time-herbal-extract) - helps the body ease into a calm bedtime routine

[**Calm & Clarity** ](https://earthley.com/products/calm-clarity-herbal-extract)– supports relaxation and emotional balance at the end (or any time) of the day

[**Anxiety Relief** ](https://earthley.com/products/anxiety-relief-herbal-extract)- helps us unwind during stressful times

## More Earthley Bedtime Support

A little self-massage can go a long way at the end of the day. Pair this self-care with our [**Magnesium Lotion**](https://earthley.com/products/good-night-lotion) for calming mineral support that can help your mind and your muscles ease into sleep.

And, if blending and brewing separate herbs feels like another thing to do and you’d like to skip the extra steps, we get it. Our [**Relax & Unwind Tea**](https://earthley.com/products/relax-and-unwind-tea) is an easy-to-brew blend of comforting herbs to help you de-stress without having to work for it.