Peppermint Tea

Soothing, spicy, and clarifying. A late night cup of peppermint tea is just so lovely before going to bed, when you are winding down and stretching out under a warm blanket in faded, cozy pajamas. I have always wished there was a way to drink tea while laying down, but I guess sitting up in bed to sip on it is a welcome opportunity to read a bit before going to sleep.

Something about peppermint tea is just encouraging and enlightening. It feels as though finishing this cup of tea will leave one with a sense of accomplishment — I have done something nice for my body, and soothed something deep in my mind. Once I’ve accomplished this task, what could I do next? Perhaps too invigorating are these sentiments for something that is meant to be a relaxant, but I love to feel inspired before sleep — it is nice to go to bed knowing I have exercised my thoughts for the day, and sleeping with a peppermint-infused mind makes for excellent dreams.