1. Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night Extra
This is not a "tasty" tea; it is functional medicine. It combines a high dose of Valerian Root with Passionflower and Lemon Balm. It has a notoriously funky, earthy smell (thanks to the valerian), but it is widely regarded as the most effective supermarket sleep tea.
- High potency Valerian
- Clinically formulated
- Pharmacopoeial Grade herbs
- Tastes/smells like old socks (Valerian)
2. Yogi Tea Bedtime
If you can't stomach the taste of pure Valerian, Yogi Tea masks it brilliantly with cardamom, cinnamon, and licorice. It still contains Valerian and Passionflower for sedation, but it tastes like a soothing, sweet chai.
- Great spicy flavor
- Effective herbal blend
- 100% Organic
- Contains Licorice (Check blood pressure)
3. FGO Organic Chamomile Flowers
Sometimes you don't need a sedative; you just need to relax. FGO offers whole Egyptian Chamomile flowers in bags. It contains Apigenin, which binds to anxiety receptors in the brain gently. No grogginess, just calm.
- Whole flowers (Better essential oils)
- No "hangover" effect
- Resealable bulk bag
- Won't knock you out like Valerian
4. Pukka Night Time
Pukka uses a unique blend of Oat Flowering Tops, Lavender, and Limeflower (Linden). While it contains some Valerian, it relies more on "nervines" to calm a racing mind rather than just sedating the body. It has a distinct floral, grassy taste.
- Calms anxiety/racing thoughts
- Plastic-free tea bags
- Complex herbal profile
- Lavender flavor can be soapy for some
5. Twinings Superblends Sleep (Spiced Apple)
If you want a sleep tea that tastes like a treat, this is it. It blends Spiced Apple, Vanilla, and Camomile. It uses Passionflower instead of smelly Valerian, making it a gentle and delicious end to the day.
- Delicious Apple/Vanilla taste
- No funk/earthiness
- Fortified with Melatonin (in some regions)
- Contains flavorings
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