Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, 20 Tea Bags 34g
I will leave the bedtime claims to one side and judge it as a cup. Judged as an evening drink it is well put together: honeybush and rooibos give it a natural honeyed sweetness without added sugar, peppermint and spearmint add a clean, cool lift, and chamomile and lemon balm round everything off into something properly mellow. A touch of cinnamon warms the finish so it does not end thin. Compared with a plain peppermint bag it is rounder and less sharp, which makes it easier to drink last thing without the brisk wake-up note that straight mint can have. It will not send anyone to sleep on its own, but as a caffeine-free, naturally sweet way to slow down at the end of the day it is one of the more drinkable in the category. Steep it a good five minutes to pull the honeybush body forward.
Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, in brief.
Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush is the late-evening mint-and-rooibos-cousin herbal from Dragonfly, the Soil Association organic-certified range, built on honeybush leaf with spearmint, peppermint and a touch of cinnamon, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the bedtime alternative to a plain camomile or a plain peppermint cup.
The honeybush leaf does the structural sweet-base work, giving the cup its deep amber colour and a naturally sweet honey-malt character similar to but lighter than the related rooibos, while the spearmint and peppermint sit on top as the cooling lift that lets the cup drink fresh rather than purely sweet. The touch of cinnamon contributes a faint warming spice that rounds the cup as a bedtime drink. No added sugar, no artificial flavour, the honey-and-mint pairing earns the bedtime positioning naturally.
A twenty-bag Dragonfly household pack at an accessible price for the organic-certified tier, the dressier bedtime cup that drinks softer than a peppermint and sweeter than a camomile, and a sensible upgrade over the supermarket bedtime herbal alternatives, the honeybush base making it the gentlest mint cup in the late-evening shelf.
Curator notes: we tasted Sleepy Mint brewed exactly as Dragonfly advise, timing and water heat included, and checked our impressions with the carton as it is now and the brand's specification. Wondering about storage, shelf life or brewing heat? The Q and A tab underneath answers all three.
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The Story Behind the Dragonfly Tea Brand
Dragonfly Tea is a family owned British company with a heritage rooted in five generations of tea craftsmanship.- The Tea Explorers: Founded by Bruce Ginsberg the Dragonfly tea brand grew from his love of authentic, characterful teas and his wish to share them around the UK. They are famous for introducing Rooibos to Britain and continue to champion unique botanical blends.
- Slow Tea Philosophy: Dragonfly believes in the "Slow Tea" movement which encourages taking time to appreciate the quality of the leaf. Taking things slowly like this makes for a better cup for Dragonfly tea UK customers.
- Organic Pioneers: They were among the first to commit to organic standards ensuring that every ingredient is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers to protect the biodiversity of the estates.
Dragonfly's Commitment To The Planet
Dragonfly led the way on sustainable tea, and every piece of this Sleepy Mint pack, down to the thread, is meant to tread lightly on the environment.- Cotton Stitch Design: These tea bags are folded and stitched with organic cotton thread. Unlike standard bags they contain zero glue zero polypropylene plastic and zero metal staples.
- Packaging: Glue free bags and the carton may be handled differently where you live; the pack and your council decide.
How Do I Make Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush?
Brewing matters as much as the blend, and a few small steps turn these Dragonfly bags into a properly good bedtime cup at home. Freshly boiled water is vital to allow the cinnamon warmth and herbal oils to fully release.Hot Brewing Instructions for Sleepy Mint:
- Measure: Place one sachet into your favourite pre warmed mug.
- Pour: Pour it straight from the kettle at 100 degrees Celsius, right over the bag.
- Steep: Give it 3 to 5 minutes so the dried herbs and honeybush can fully soften and open. Expert Tip: Step away from all digital screens during the steep time. This allows the honeybush to develop its full natural sweetness and provides a necessary mental reset.
- The Finish: Do not squeeze the bag as letting it drip naturally preserves the smooth mint profile.
The Iced Mint Moon Restoration Recipe:
- Why Try It: This method creates a refreshing and hydrating iced tea that helps cool the body temperature down on warm evenings which is essential for good sleep hygiene.
- The Prep: Make a strong herbal concentrate with 2 bags and 150ml of just boiled water, left for 6 minutes.
- The Chill: Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature before pouring over a tall glass filled with large ice cubes.
- The Serve: Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint or a slice of cucumber for a crisp and hydrating finish that remains completely caffeine free.
The Sleepy Minty Latte Recipe:
- The Base: Steep 2 bags in 80ml of boiling water for a full 5 minutes to extract maximum ashwagandha and passionflower potency.
- The Milk: Gently heat and froth 150ml of oat or almond milk until a dense silky foam forms.
- The Combine: Pour the frothed milk over the mint and honeybush concentrate. Rooibos gives the base enough natural body to stand up to creamy plant milks, and the result has a proper coffee shop latte texture.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, 20 Tea Bags 34g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Dragonfly
Dragonfly comes from the Ginsberg family: Bruce Ginsberg introduced rooibos to British tea drinkers in 1976, and his grandfather Benjamin was the first to pack it as a tea. Specialising in single-ingredient and simple herbal blends with organic certification, they focus on quality botanicals over flashy positioning. Their Rooibos and Pure Peppermint are British retail benchmarks.
Packaging: Glue free bags and the carton may be handled differently where you live; the pack and your council decide.
Our commitment to the planet
The taste profile
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What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | Proportion | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Sleepy Mint | lead | Mint is the first and strongest note in the cup. |
| Honeybush | support | Honeybush balances and rounds the cup. |
| Infusion base | balance | A quiet base that carries the mint and honeybush unobtrusively. |
Packaging: Glue free bags and the carton may be handled differently where you live; the pack and your council decide.
Mint and honeybush define the taste, so they are named; an unmeasured base fills the rest. Sourced internationally; Dragonfly set the blending and packing specification.
What's in Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, 20 Tea Bags 34g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free rooibos and honeybush infusion with mint, holding only the ingredients listed and its base.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: nuts and cereals are also handled at the packing site, and the newest Sleepy Mint box says what that means for cross contact.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, 20 Tea Bags 34g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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