A seven-herb bedtime blend that actually tastes like tea
Good Night Herbs Tea is a caffeine-free loose-leaf blend that brings together seven botanicals from European and Mediterranean herbal traditions — chamomile, lemon balm, spearmint, blackberry leaf, strawberry leaf, rose blossom, and orange blossom. It's the tea we'd brew half an hour before bed when we want to slow the evening down. One 100 g pack gives you roughly 50 cups, so it lasts a proper while.
Most "sleepy teas" on the shelf lean hard on chamomile and call it done. This one is built like a composed blend: each botanical earning its place, balanced between floral, minty, and soft tannic leaf. According to a 2024 review in Edible Herbal Medicines as an Alternative to Common Medication (Silva et al., PMC10964091), chamomile (Matricaria) and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) are the two most-studied botanicals here, having been investigated across multiple clinical trials for sleep-related outcomes.
What's actually in the cup
Seven botanicals, each pulling a specific job. No filler, no "natural flavouring", no hidden sweetener. Here's the line-up and what each one brings to the brew:
| Botanical | What it does in the blend |
|---|---|
| Chamomile blossom (Matricaria) | The backbone — soft, apple-hay aroma, the ingredient most studied for sleep-related outcomes (PMC10964091) |
| Lemon balm / Melissa (Melissa officinalis) | Gentle citrus note, second most-cited botanical in the 2024 review |
| Spearmint | Cools the floral edge, keeps the cup fresh rather than cloying |
| Orange blossom | Aromatic lift — this is what stops it tasting like potpourri |
| Blackberry leaf | Soft tannic base, gives the tea actual body |
| Strawberry leaf | Mellow green note, rounds out the blackberry |
| Rose blossom | Finishing floral — a whisper, not a perfume |
The spearmint and orange blossom do the aromatic heavy lifting. Without them, seven dried flowers in hot water tastes like lawn clippings with ambitions. The blackberry and strawberry leaf give you a soft, slightly tannic base — closer to a proper tea than most "bedtime" bags, which often feel like loose hay in a cup.
How to brew it properly
Loose leaf needs a strainer or infuser — a teapot with a basket works best, but a stainless mesh ball or paper filter will do the job. Brew hot and let it sit; this isn't a 30-second black tea.
- Boil fresh water and let it drop off the boil for about 30 seconds (roughly 95°C).
- Use one heaped teaspoon (around 2 g) of loose blend per cup.
- Pour over and cover the cup or pot — keeps the aromatic oils from evaporating.
- Steep 5–7 minutes. Longer for a stronger, more tannic cup.
- Strain and drink about 30 minutes before you want to be winding down.
- Store the pack in its resealable pouch, away from light and heat, to keep the oils fresh.
Specifications
| Product | Good Night Herbs Tea |
| Format | Loose-leaf herbal blend |
| Pack size | 100 g (~50 cups) |
| Caffeine | None |
| Botanicals | 7 — chamomile, lemon balm, spearmint, blackberry leaf, strawberry leaf, rose blossom, orange blossom |
| Brew method | Strainer or infuser, 5–7 min in hot water |
| Recommended use | Adult use only |
| SKU | SM0520 |
Pairs well with our Chamomile flower loose herb if you want to brew single-botanical cups alongside the blend, or a stainless steel tea infuser if you haven't got one sorted yet — loose leaf and a dusty old strainer is a sad combination.
Why this blend is worth keeping in the cupboard
We've seen a lot of "sleepy" teas come through the shop over the years. The usual pattern is 80% chamomile, a bit of lavender for the Instagram photo, and a label that promises the moon. This is a properly composed blend — seven botanicals that actually taste like they were picked to go together, not just dumped in a tin.
The honest sell: this is tea, not medication. Research suggests chamomile and lemon balm may have mild calming properties (Silva et al., 2024, PMC10964091), but a 2021 systematic review on medicinal plants for insomnia (PMC8343774) found the evidence across herbal remedies is varied — some trials showed improvements in sleep parameters, others showed no significant difference from placebo. In plain language: a warm cup of this 30 minutes before bed is a ritual that tells your brain the day's over. Whether that works for you is partly the herbs and partly the habit. We think both matter.
Honest limitations — what this tea isn't
This blend won't knock you out. If you're dealing with chronic insomnia, a cup of herbal tea is not the tool — talk to a GP. This is a pre-bed ritual drink, not a sedative. The flavour leans soft and floral; if you prefer something heavier and rooty (valerian territory), this won't hit those notes. And because it's loose leaf, you need a strainer. If you want convenience over ritual, a bagged tea is the easier pick.
One more thing: some people are sensitive to chamomile, particularly if you've got allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family (ragweed, daisies, marigolds). If that's you, patch it with a small cup first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Good Night Herbs Tea contain caffeine?
No. All seven botanicals in the blend are caffeine-free — chamomile, lemon balm, spearmint, blackberry and strawberry leaf, rose and orange blossom. Safe to drink in the evening without keeping you wired.
How much tea should I use per cup?
About one heaped teaspoon (roughly 2 g) per cup, steeped 5–7 minutes in water just off the boil. A 100 g pack gives you around 50 cups at that rate.
When should I drink it before bed?
Around 30 minutes before you want to wind down. Gives the warm drink and the ritual time to settle you, and you avoid having to get up in the night for the loo.
Can herbal sleep teas cause side effects?
Most people tolerate blends like this well, but chamomile can trigger reactions in people allergic to ragweed, daisies, or marigolds (Asteraceae family). If you're on sedative medication or blood thinners, check with a GP before making it a daily habit.
Is this blend suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We don't recommend it without medical advice. Several herbs in the blend, including lemon balm and spearmint, aren't well-studied in pregnancy. Talk to your midwife or GP first.
Do I need a special teapot to brew loose leaf?
No — any strainer, mesh infuser ball, or teapot with a built-in basket works. A paper filter will do in a pinch. The only thing you shouldn't do is throw loose leaf straight into the cup and drink it.
Is Good Night Herbs Tea vegan?
Yes. It's 100% plant material — seven dried botanicals, nothing else. No honey, no dairy, no animal products.
Last updated: April 2026
