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. As an evening drink it is well built: a honeybush and rooibos base brings a natural honeyed sweetness with no added sugar, peppermint and spearmint give a clean cooling lift, and chamomile and lemon balm soften the whole thing into something genuinely 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: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
Curator’s notes
Read the full write-up
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 was built on a passion for sharing authentic and artisanal teas with the UK market. 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. This attention to detail ensures a better brew 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 is a pioneer in sustainable tea production ensuring that every component of this product respects 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: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
How Do I Make Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush?
To get the best results from your Dragonfly tea bags and learn how to make the perfect sleep tea at home correct preparation is important. 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: Add freshly boiled water at 100 degrees Celsius directly over the bag.
- Steep: Let it brew for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the botanical matrix to fully rehydrate. 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: Brew 2 bags in 150ml of freshly boiled water for 6 minutes to create a potent botanical concentrate.
- 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. The rooibos provides a natural body that pairs perfectly with creamy plant based milks for a professional 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: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Our commitment to the planet
The taste profile
How does it compare
Brewing the perfect cup
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | Proportion | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Sleepy Mint | lead | Dragonfly Sleepy Mint carries the headline note of the blend. |
| Honeybush | support | Honeybush balances and rounds the cup. |
| Infusion base | balance | Neutral base carrying the characterising flavours without competing. |
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
What's in Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, 20 Tea Bags 34g, and what isn't:
- In: a caffeine free rooibos infusion with dragonfly sleepy mint, honeybush, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
Ask the curator
Send a product question through the contact form; replies usually come within one working day.
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.
What buyers say
No customer reviews of Dragonfly Organic Sleepy Mint and Honeybush, 20 Tea Bags 34g yet.
Bought this from us? Log in to your account, then come back to this page to review it. Only verified buyers can review, and every review is checked before it appears; approved reviews earn 50 reward points.
More from Dragonfly
Other Rooibos worth comparing
Useful tea notes, only when there is something to say.
Stock arrivals, buying notes and practical guidance from the catalogue. No filler, no daily noise, unsubscribe in one click.
Chat safety
Do not share passwords, payment-card details or sensitive medical information.








