Tropical Sun Calm, 20 Tea Bags 40g
One warning the marketing tucks away: this "calm" evening blend sits on a green tea base and so has caffeine, which you hardly want in a mug meant for winding down before bed. As a drink it is a mild, soft herbal-green, gentle and inoffensive but nothing you would notice. No tea delivers tranquillity on demand, so ignore the meditation wording. For a real evening wind down, a caffeine free chamomile is the better choice; taken on its own terms this blend is pleasant, just at odds with its name.
Tropical Sun Calm, in brief.
Tropical Sun Calm is the late-evening multi-herb cup from Tropical Sun, a Caribbean-style blend of camomile, lemongrass, lemon balm and passionflower, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the proper West Indian-style bedtime alternative to the Twinings Sleep or Pukka Night Time bedtime blends.
The camomile does the soft floral structural work, giving the cup its familiar pale-gold colour and gentle honeyed character, while the lemongrass adds a brighter Caribbean citrus lift on top, the lemon balm sits underneath as a softer citrus middle and the passionflower contributes a faint grassy-floral note that distinguishes this cup from the European bedtime blends. The Tropical Sun recipe leans on the West Indian and West African herbal tradition rather than the European one.
A twenty-bag Tropical Sun household pack at an accessible price for the Caribbean diaspora-import tier, a proper Caribbean import for any household that wants the authentic bedtime herbal at home rather than the standard British supermarket Sleep or Bedtime herbal alternatives.
Product boundary: Tropical Sun Calm is on sale here as something to drink, nothing more; teas.co.uk claims no effect on the body and no power to treat anything.
Curator notes: these notes on the Calm blend are ours, taken from the current box and Tropical Sun's spec sheet and tried out in cups brewed as the pack directs. The Q and A tab below this Calm page covers storage, shelf life and the right water heat.
Curator’s notes
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By joining ancient Ayurvedic herbs with a soft green tea base, Tropical Sun has created a quiet infusion meant to be sipped slowly, mug held in both hands. The absence of synthetic relaxants ensures a clean palate and a nutrient dense
The Story Behind the Tropical Sun
Tropical Sun, the UK brand behind this Calm blend, is best known for Caribbean groceries and drinks. It began in London with close links to Jamaican and West African producers; growers in the Caribbean and Africa sell to it directly, and its UK packs come under the family owned Wanis International group.
The Planet Friendly Promise
Tropical Sun sets out to make herbal infusions that keep faith with old ways of sourcing plants and with modern sustainability.
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Global Terroir Sourcing: Sourced from traditional growing regions across India and China to ensure maximum botanical potency.
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Sustainable Packaging Focus: The Calm box is cardboard, chosen so it recycles easily and leaves less waste behind.
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Pure Ingredient Integrity: Prioritising real dried leaves and flowers over industrial extracts or synthetic additives.
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Botanical Authenticity: Tropical Sun has dealt with its growers since 1996 and keeps those ties long term so the supply chain stays sound.
The Herbalist Brewing Instructions
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Measure: Drop one Calm bag, string and tag still on, into a mug you have warmed first.
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Water: Use freshly boiled water at 100 degrees Celsius (or allow to cool slightly to protect the green tea).
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Pour: Pour the water right over the Calm bag so its herbs and green tea begin to open.
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Steep: Wait for 5 minutes to allow the seven herb blend to fully hydrate and reach maximum tranquillity.
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Herbalist Secret: Strictly speaking, Calm tastes best with nothing added. If you prefer extra sweetness, a small drizzle of honey can enhance the floral notes of the chamomile.
The Mindful Evening Ritual
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The Prep: One bag of Calm, 250ml of hot water, 5 minutes.
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The Environment: Drink it somewhere quiet with a book or a few minutes of stillness, where the herb notes suit the hush.
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The Finish: Sip slowly and give the tulsi and chamomile time to do their work.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tropical Sun Calm, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Tropical Sun
Tropical Sun specialises in Caribbean and African ingredients for the British market. Their tea range covers traditional infusions you don't find on standard supermarket shelves: Soursop, Hibiscus, Sorrel. Strong on diaspora-authentic traditional drinks.
Packaging: Parts of the Calm packaging may need different bins; the printed box and your local council will tell you which.
Our commitment to the planet
Sourcing and packaging details are printed on the current UK pack; the brand page carries the fuller story.
The taste profile
How does it compare
Made with this tea
Brewing the perfect cup
To coax every bit of taste from your Tropical Sun Calm, water heat and timing matter, because they decide how much of the delicate floral oils and green tea character comes through.
What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
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| Green Tea | Base leaf giving a very gentle natural lift, from China |
| Turmeric | Adds warmth and a golden colour, from India |
| Tulsi (Holy Basil) | Revered for stress reduction and mental clarity, sourced from India |
| Chamomile & Mint | Floral body and refreshing top notes for relaxation from Europe |
Pack: Tropical Sun Calm, 20 Tea Bags 40g, a blend that includes tea and so has caffeine. Calm keeps best for 18 months from its pack date.
The listed herbs give Calm its character, and whatever base is not given a percentage fills the rest. Its herbs and leaf come from several countries and are blended and packed to Tropical Sun's own spec.
Packaging: Parts of the Calm packaging may need different bins; the printed box and your local council will tell you which.
What's in Tropical Sun Calm, 20 Tea Bags 40g, and what isn't:
- In: a Tropical Sun Calm green tea whose bags carry the named ingredients and an infusion base, nothing else.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: the Calm blend is packed on premises that see nuts and cereals too; the latest Calm box carries the cross contact wording that applies now.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tropical Sun Calm, 20 Tea Bags 40g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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