🍋 Sage & Lemon Hot Flash Relief Tea
A soothing herbal infusion crafted to help ease hot flashes, night sweats, and overheating episodes. This tea blends the natural cooling properties of sage with the bright hydration of lemon, creating a calming ritual for menopausal comfort and overall wellness.
This gentle herbal tea is traditionally used to help reduce excessive sweating and temperature fluctuations often experienced during perimenopause and menopause. Sage has a natural astringent quality that supports the body’s ability to regulate perspiration, while lemon provides refreshing hydration and a clean, uplifting flavor.
With optional honey for added antioxidants and throat-soothing sweetness, this tea offers a relaxing moment of relief that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
🌿 Ingredients (Makes 1 Cup)
Core Ingredients
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1 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried sage)
Supports temperature regulation and reduces excessive sweating. -
1 cup hot water
Extracts beneficial herbal compounds. -
½ slice fresh lemon
Adds vitamin C, hydration, and a refreshing citrus note. -
1 tsp honey (optional)
Adds natural sweetness and antioxidant support
🍵 Method
1. Prepare the Sage
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Place fresh or dried sage in a cup or heat-safe mug.
Fresh sage gives a softer flavor; dried sage is stronger and more potent.
2. Infuse the Herb
- Pour 1 cup of hot water over the sage.
- Cover and steep for 10 minutes to fully release the soothing herbal oils.
3. Add Flavor & Benefits
- Add ½ a lemon slice for hydration and brightness.
- Sweeten with 1 tsp honey, if desired.
- Stir gently and enjoy warm.
Optional: Chill for a Cooling Iced Version
- After steeping, strain the tea.
- Let it cool, pour over ice, and add lemon slices for a refreshing cooling drink.
🌸 Benefits
✔ Helps reduce hot flashes & night sweats
Sage contains natural compounds that gently support the balance of internal temperature.
✔ Promotes hydration
Lemon adds vitamin C and encourages fluid intake to keep the body cool.
✔ Provides soothing comfort
Honey offers antioxidants, coats the throat, and smooths the flavor.
✔ Quick to make, easy to drink
A simple, reliable remedy that fits into any daily routine.
✔ Safe and gentle
A natural beverage option for menopausal or perimenopausal wellness.
🫙 Tips & Notes
- Drink 1–2 cups daily for consistent benefits.
- Not recommended during pregnancy due to sage content.
- For more potent effects, increase steep time to 15 minutes.