Tea With Susan
Complimentary tea-inspired wellness
Nourish your body,
one cup of tea at a time.
Tea With Susan shares gentle, research-informed tea recipes and wellness articles to help you support digestion, calm stress, and build daily rituals for better overall health.
Or start with today’s featured article.
- Simple recipes with ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- Complimentary to read, explore, and integrate into your own routine.
- Created for everyday people who want gentler, more mindful health support.
Featured Recipe
Evening Calm Chamomile Blend
A gentle cup to help you unwind and cue your body for deeper, more restful sleep.
Serves 4
2 cups drinking water
2 tbsp dried chamomile in a tea bag or 2 chamomile tea sachets (organic if possible)
1-3 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil
1 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk of choice
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
(a pinch of black pepper, optional)
1 tbsp raw honey (Manuka honey if possible) or more to taste
Bring water to a boil in a sauce pan. Turn off the heat, then add chamomile and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard the chamomile. Now stir in milk, coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, (black pepper) and honey. Taste and add more honey, coconut oil or spices if you prefer. Re-heat on low heat if needed. Enjoy!
Why Tea With Susan
Gentle guidance for everyday wellness
No extremes. No quick fixes. Just calming rituals, soothing recipes, and clear explanations to help you feel a little better day by day.
Support digestion
Discover herbal blends that can gently ease bloating, support gut health, and make post-meal moments feel lighter.
Feel calmer, more grounded
Use tea as a daily pause—guided by practices from Susan—to soften stress and create small moments of stillness.
Understand the “why”
Articles explain the gentle science and traditional wisdom behind each ingredient—so you can choose what feels right for you.
Complimentary Tea Recipes
Start with a recipe that matches how you feel today
Each recipe is designed to be easy, soothing, and supportive—without asking you to change your entire life overnight.
For Restful Sleep
Evening Calm Chamomile Blend
A cozy, caffeine-free cup that pairs chamomile with a hint of lavender to help your system downshift.
For Digestion
Ginger Citrus After-Meal Tea
A bright, warming blend to support digestion and ease that too-full feeling after heavier meals.
For Gentle Energy
Bright Morning Green Mint
A fresh, uplifting cup that gives you focus and clarity without the jitters of a second coffee.
Wellness Articles
Read your way into a calmer, more supported life
Susan’s articles weave together practical health tips, tea traditions, and simple mindset shifts—so each read feels like a quiet conversation over a warm mug.
Featured Article
How to Build an Evening Wind-Down Ritual with Tea
A step-by-step guide to turning a simple cup into a calming cue that tells your body and mind: it’s safe to slow down.
- Create a ritual you’ll actually look forward to
- Pair the right herbs with your unique needs
- Make it realistic for busy evenings
5 Everyday Teas to Support Digestion
Learn which ingredients to reach for after meals—and how to combine them in ways that feel good.
Tea & Stress: What the Research Actually Says
A grounded look at l-theanine, adaptogens, and how much tea is truly helpful for most people.
Meet Susan
A tea lover, health educator, and gentle guide
Tea With Susan grew out of Susan’s own search for calm, sustainable ways to care for her health. With a background in health education and a lifelong love of tea rituals, she creates recipes and articles that are realistic, kind, and rooted in both research and lived experience.
Her hope is that every visit to this site feels like sitting down with a friend—one who reminds you that small, consistent acts of care can add up to meaningful change.
- Calm, non-judgmental health guidance
- Recipes and articles you can actually use today
- A focus on supporting—never replacing—professional care
A Softer Inbox
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Questions, answered
Tea is a tool, not a cure-all
Tea With Susan is created to complement the care you already receive not replace the guidance of your healthcare providers.
Is Tea With Susan free to read?
Yes. All recipes and articles on Tea With Susan are complimentary. You’re welcome to browse, bookmark, and return to them as often as you’d like.
Are these recipes a substitute for medical advice?
No. Tea With Susan is educational and supportive in nature. The content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should never replace advice from your doctor or healthcare team.
Do I need special equipment or rare ingredients?
Most recipes can be made with a basic kettle, mug, and ingredients from a typical grocery store. When Susan recommends more specialized herbs, she offers simple alternatives whenever possible.
Can I enjoy these recipes if I’m sensitive to caffeine?
Many of Susan’s blends are naturally caffeine-free, and articles clearly label when a recipe contains caffeine so you can choose what’s right for you.