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If you struggle with...
- Lying in bed, unable to shut your brain off
- Waking up at 2–3 am
- Feeling wired but tired
- Tension in your body
- Or feeling tired every morning, no matter how much sleep you get
Then this sleepy nutmeg latte might be just what you need. When you combine calming nervine herbs, cortisol-lowering adaptogens, warming and relaxing spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, all into one latte... You basically create the ultimate sleep hack.
Let’s make it!
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What You’ll Need
- 1 cup of the Cortisol Evening Tea
- A splash of your favorite milk (We love coconut)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- A generous pinch of ground nutmeg
- A generous pinch of ground cinnamon
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How to Make It
- Brew 1 cup of the Cortisol Evening Tea (1 teaspoon of tea to 1 cup of hot water)
- Pour the tea into your favorite mug
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of honey
- Add a generous pinch of ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg
- Add a splash of milk
- Mix well or froth it all together and enjoy warm
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When to drink it
This latte is best enjoyed in the evening while winding down for the night. We especially love it after dinner, during a cozy reading session, or while watching your favorite comfort show. Don’t forget to make a cup for your partner as well!
Simple Adjustments
- Use oat milk for an extra creamy latte
- Add extra spices like cardamom if you love a spice-rich flavor
- Use maple syrup instead of honey if preferred
- Froth your milk first, or everything together if you want a café-style feel at home
- Add ice if an iced latte is more your thing
About the Cortisol Evening Tea
This recipe uses our Cortisol Evening Tea, which is a blend of nervine and adaptogenic herbs that nourish and calm your nervous system, support a healthy stress response, lower high cortisol levels, and ease tension in the body.
The Cortisol Evening Tea alone has a very neutral herbal flavor, so it pairs well with delicious spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Plus, Nutmeg, cinnamon, and warm milk are natural sleep aids all on their own.
Why Nutmeg at Night?
Nutmeg has been used for centuries in nighttime drinks and herbal remedies because of its naturally calming properties.
Research suggests nutmeg contains compounds like myristicin, which may help support relaxation by interacting with neurotransmitters involved in mood, stress, and sleep regulation. Some studies have also found that nutmeg may help calm the nervous system and support deeper, more restful sleep when consumed in small amounts before bed.
That’s part of why warm milk with nutmeg has been a traditional bedtime drink for generations.
Final Note
If you try it and love it, we would love to hear from you. Either send us an email at info@looseleafmarket.com or tag us on your social posts @looseleafteamarket. Happy tea making and cozy evenings.
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Disclaimer: The information on this website is has been compiled from published sources and is provided only as a guide. While every effort has been taken to ensure that information published on this site is correct and up to date, this is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Also, although all of our teas are generally regarded as safe, please consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedies, especially if currently using medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.