Tea to help you sleep?

I'm not sure if you can buy it in the UK as I make my own from flowers I've gathered and dried but Lime/Linden flowers are, in my opinion, by far the best thing for a bedtime tea.
The trees flower profusely in Spring and I gather as much as I can and dry them. Just a small half-handful in a mug with boiling water and steeped for 10 mins is all you need.
They have a very pleasant taste and apparently contain the antioxidants which seem to be so fashionable these days.

If you look up Lime or Linden Tree, you will see the flowers are used for much, much more than as a soporific.

I'd be up and down like a fiddlers elbow if I drank tea before bed.

I’m read this whilst sipping a ‘Bailey’s’ so I shouldn’t comment ladies!
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I love a cup of tea (but with milk and sugar) [hmm[

Do you drink this "sleepy" tea black or with milk/sugar etc

Wonder if they sell it in my workplace supermarket ! will look tomorrow, where does every one else buy it....we have a Holland and Barrett near here.

Grannyknot, I buy tiny valerian cat pillows from my cat food supplier - they are only £2.99 for 2 and the cats love them.
Not something I need myself though - I have a nice strong cup of black coffee before bed, which is what I drink all day. I never get up to go to the loo and I sleep like a log. I think I must be immune to caffeine. ?

Decaf green tea.

This blog post has information about how does sleepy time tea work

freshtea.com/sleepy-time-tea/

Hope it helps ;)

My favorite is Bedtime Tea by Yogi Tea

Looking forward to trying it.

later, of course ...

sleep tight!

Got it !

Thanks Grannyknot I'm just off to Sainsbury's (not sure what time it opens today ) to buy things for a barbecue so will look out for the tea.

No, Ana, I can't say it does. It's a very light mix. I don't have any at the moment, (usually find it in Sainsbury' s).

Gorki these are real teas. And really nice too.

Rooibos is great but a bit of an acquired taste, I still only drink it occasionally. In SA it is given to babies for its soothing qualities including digestive soothing.

Had anyone else noticed how the cats go nuts about the sleep teas - my daughter has to be careful her cat doesn't burn itself, practically pushes its face into the cup and rubs against it. Apparently it's the valerian they like, it's like catnip to them.

I've heard Sleepytime Tea is good, Grannyknot, but I hate spearmint, which I believe is an ingredient. Does it taste strongly of spearmint?

I always settle down with the cat in bed and verbena tea (I grow my own) and both help

An infusion of Valerian will send you off to sleep - but note (!) cats go mad for it! Not handy when you're trying to settle down with it in bed (the tea, not the cat) !

I have never heard of these teas .Are they regional or easily available or are you joking ?

I'm addicted to my Sleepy Time tea at night. It takes me to dreamland and I sleep like a log. If I can't find Sleepy Time then Clipper Organic SleepEasy is the next best thing.

Caffeine hangs around for a long time ! And tea has quite a lot of caffeine in it too. Would avoid from mid afternoon if you're having problems.

If still struggling then try www.sleepstation.org.uk

I love Clipper Organic SleepEasy tea with a spoonful of local honey or agave nectar.
I suffer dreadfully with insomnia and my research over many years has proved that for me
- Warm Bath with Lavender oil
- Hot Water Bottle in cosy cover
- Sleepy Easy tea
- R4 burbling in the background
Is the perfect remedy for wide awakeness!

Lavender tea is supposed to very good

I use that all the time, Sook because caffeine, even in tea, makes me feel jumpy. Usually the only ordinary tea I have is a small bucketful at breakfast time.

I drink Tick Tock Organic Rooibos tea which is naturally caffeine free and rich in antioxidants. I really enjoy it.

At the moment I have to get up anyway (colitis) so I can have a cup if thirsty!