Valerian tea: what it tastes like and why it's in Tranquilitea
Valerian tea is made from the dried root of the valerian plant, Valeriana officinalis. It's caffeine-free, earthy and a bit musky, and it has been used as a bedtime herb for centuries. It's also one of the six herbs in Tranquilitea.
The best bedtime teas, and the night-time blend I built herb by herb
The best bedtime teas are caffeine-free and made from herbs people have brewed in the evening for centuries: camomile, valerian, lemon balm, passion flower and honeybush. Steer clear of black, green and white tea after about 4pm, because they all contain caffeine.