Two Banana Tea Recipes for Sleep

When I think of a good cup of tea for sleep I think of Chamomile. Then again there is also Valerian tea and a plethora of other great teas. But banana tea? Yes, banana tea.

Using only a couple items that are likely already in your kitchen, you can whip together a banana tea in no time! This organic, banana-infused sleep remedy has worked wonders for many.

How does it work? Bananas, especially the peels, contain potassium and magnesium. While magnesium helps prevent sleep disturbances, both magnesium, and potassium work together to help relax muscles.

In fact, magnesium is one of the best minerals for relaxation!

Banana Tea Recipe 1:

This tea takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed every night before bed.

Ingredients:

1 organic banana
1 small pot of water
a dash of cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. All you need to do is cut off both ends of the banana and place it, peel and all, into boiling water.

2. Boil it for around 10 minutes.

3. Using a colander, pour the water into a mug. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle the cinnamon into the tea.

4. Drink it one hour before bed-time.

If you’re worried about being wasteful, you’ve clearly never had a boiled banana before!

After the banana has been boiled, sprinkle some cinnamon over it. Eating the warm, gooey fruit and its peel along with the tea will increase its soothing effects… Not to mention it makes a yummy dessert!

Banana Tea Recipe 2: Creamy Banana Tea

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 cup water
1 cup almond milk
2 teaspoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon carob (instead of chocolate so there is no caffeine)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (also helps in sleep).Directions:

Directions:

1. Boil water and add the ingredients and boil for about 10 minutes. Strain, and enjoy 30-60 min before bed!

“I’ve taken tea on Bahrain’s isle, Sri Lanka and Hong-Kong, Where desert sands run a mile on mile And sunlight’s powerful strong Tea from the gallery in our plane Gave ease when flights were long. In tropic heat, in freezing rain The tea-cup came along. Tea in Japan, tea in Malay, Tea in Aden’s heat. At cricket, on a summer’s day, A tea is hard to beat. And I remember taking tea in the land of Lorna Doone With Devon cream – just you and me Whilst on our honeymoon.”