Daylight savings just hit, and although our tech usually takes care of changing our clocks for us, our bodies might still struggle with a new sleep schedule – our clocks go forward one hour, so we end up losing an hour of sleep, plus we have to go to bed an hour earlier than we're used to. So, in the spirit of falling asleep quickly and waking up refreshed, we're sharing some of the best teas for sleep, ranked in order of preference and their overall sleepy-factor. These best sleepytime teas will help you ease into bedtime and simply relax!
What is the most effective tea for sleep?
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Herbal teas are the most effective teas for sleep because unlike black teas, herbal teas are often very low in caffeine content or are uncaffeinated altogether. Chamomile, lavender, ginger, lemon balm, and valerian root tea are some of the most popular (and effective) kinds of tea for sleep.
Is it okay to drink sleepytime tea every night?
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Generally, it is safe to drink sleepytime tea every night. According to Sleep Care Online, frequent use or overuse of sleepytime tea could result in headaches, dizziness, or stomach issues because of ingredients like valerian.
According to Mayo Clinic, people who are pregnant are best off avoiding sleepytime tea altogether. Certain herbal ingredients can pose a threat to pregnancy.
If you are concerned about the risks of sleepytime tea and want to know what's right for you, consult your doctor.
#6: Sakara Sleep Tea
If you aren't already familiar with Sakara's meal delivery subscription, check it out: it's a simply gorgeous food service (and not a budget-friendly one!) beloved by the likes of Instagram models and lifestyle gurus. Their teas aren't any less beautiful or high-quality. Crafted with valerian, catnip (which is known for its calming properties in humans), passionflower, and lavender, Sakara Sleep Tea has a great blend of soothing ingredients and science-backed sleep supporters. The only real downside is the price – $20 for 20 servings.
#5: Full Leaf Co. Organic Sleeping TranquiliTea
Coming in at number 5, Full Leaf Tea Co.'s Organic Sleeping TranquilTea is a fantastic sleep tea option. If you're looking for sleepytime teas that are high-quality and organic, it's a perfect fit. This loose-leaf pick (you may need a reusable steeper) comes packed with calming ingredients like rooibos, peppermint, chamomile, and valerian. This tea is $15 for 30 servings and tastes super bright, just like the Sleepy Girl Mocktail.
#4: Homestead Apothecary Dream Time Tea
Another loose-leaf tea option, Homestead Apothecary's Dream Time sleep tea is as pretty to look at as it is delicious to drink! It earned a favorable ranking on our list because it contains mugwort, an herb (not safe for pregnancy, FYI!) that's said to help stimulate dreams with its metaphysical properties. That said, the blend — while beautiful — doesn't contain valerian or melatonin. However, it does include lavender, hops, chamomile, and California poppy for a tasty and relaxing blend. This tea costs $20 for 4 ounces.
#3: DAVIDs TEA Organic Mother's Little Helper Tea
David's Tea offers the best of both worlds: their tea is high-quality and loose-leaf (also available in sachets, if you prefer!), but still affordable and easy to find. Their Mother's Little Helper tea — which is great for everyone, not just moms — helps support R&R with valerian, chamomile, lemongrass, hibiscus, and peppermint. It goes for $8 for 1.7 ounces of loose-leaf tea.
#2: MUD\WTR Rest Tea
While not your typical tea, per say, MUD/WTR's adaptogenic blend of turkey tail (a type of mushroom), rooibos chai, valerian, chamomile, and reishi (another mushroom) is certainly tea-based, and has the additional benefit of sleep-supporting 'shrooms for your nighttime routine. It doesn't taste like mushrooms at all and the addition of valerian makes it science-supported for promoting healthy sleep. Pay $40 for 6.4 ounces.
#1: Olyxir Tea Sleep Tea Strips
Earning our number 1 spot for their effectiveness, convenience, and beautiful packaging are Olyxir's Chamomile Lemon Tea Strips with melatonin. Another stand-out for their effective ingredient list, these melatonin-infused tea strips are easy to take wherever you go, and are flavored with chamomile and lemon, making for a crowd-pleasing blend sure to help you on your journey to dreamland! Get 25 strips for $25.
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