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40 Winks Sleepy Loose Leaf Tea

$15.00

40 Winks – Herbal Sleep Tea


A soothing blend of calming herbs designed to help you unwind and drift into restful sleep. Valerian root, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, and spearmint work together in this gentle, caffeine-free tea made for evening routines and quiet nights.

Valerian root is known for its natural sedative properties, though it carries a strong aroma in dried form. Sip slowly and let the day melt away.

Highlights:

Blended with valerian root, honeybush, chamomile, spearmint, passionflower, lemon balm, lavender, cherries & blue cornflowers

Caffeine-free

Crafted to support natural relaxation and sleep

Mildly floral with notes of mint and cherry

Every ounce makes roughly 10 8oz cups of tea

Steep at 212°F for 5–10 minutes

For adult use only

Each bag contains just the right amount for bedtime brews, evening rituals, or when you need a little help falling asleep.

⚠️ Please consult your doctor before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a medical condition. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ⚠️

Size

Variants and availability
  • Tea Lover · Size: Tea Lover · $15.00 · In stock
  • Tea Taster · Size: Tea Taster · $10.00 · In stock

How to brew

TasteMatch starting point

Rooibos & honeybush

This is an herbal infusion, so start with the rooibos & honeybush recipe: freshly boiled water and a full steep. Follow the producer’s directions where they differ.

Rooibos & honeybush

Naturally caffeine-free, sweet and woody. Forgiving and takes milk well.

Baseline: 2.5–3 g loose leaf per 200 mL water.

Water
212°F / 100°C
Steep
5–7 min
Dose
2.5–3 g per 200 mL
  1. Pour boiling water over the leaf.
  2. Steep 5–7 minutes; it won't turn bitter with a longer steep.
  3. Strain and serve plain or with milk.

Recipe references: South African Rooibos Council, UK Tea & Infusions Association

Tasting notes & sources

Herbal infusions aren't tea

Herbal blends (tisanes) contain no Camellia sinensis, so most are caffeine-free. Always use freshly boiled water for herbal and fruit infusions — the UK Food Standards Agency advises it for food safety. Follow the producer's directions where they differ, and check with a doctor about herbs during pregnancy or with medications.

Why ISO 3103?

ISO 3103 is a standardized tasting method used for sensory evaluation and quality control. It's how professionals compare teas fairly, not necessarily the best-tasting cup.