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    "title": "Tea for Sleep",
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    "excerpt": "Chamomile, valerian, lavender and lemon balm are the classic caffeine-free bedtime herbs; the wind-down ritual and cutting evening caffeine do most of the work.",
    "content_text": "Tea for sleep, in short: chamomile, valerian, lavender and lemon balm are the classic bedtime herbs, gentle and caffeine-free. The wind-down ritual and cutting evening caffeine do most of the work. No tea is a true sedative.\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\nLast reviewed by the teas.co.uk team in May 2026.\nA warm, caffeine-free cup is a lovely way to tell your body the day is over. Chamomile and valerian add a mild calming nudge, but the real sleep wins are the routine itself and keeping caffeine out of your evening. The classic bedtime herbs\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for The classic bedtime herbs, Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\n\nChamomile. The traditional bedtime cup, mildly calming with some evidence for sleep quality. See Wikipedia: chamomile.\nValerian. Used for sleep for centuries, with mixed but real evidence; effects are gentle. See Wikipedia: valerian.\nLavender and lemon balm. Calming aroma and a soft, soothing character.\n Ritual and caffeine matter most\nA consistent wind-down, dim lights, screens away, a warm drink, signals sleep more reliably than any single herb. Just as important: stop caffeinated tea and coffee several hours before bed. The NHS guide to insomnia covers the habits that genuinely help. Be realistic\nNo tea will knock you out like a sleeping tablet, and that is a good thing. Treat a bedtime cup as a gentle, pleasant cue rather than a medicine. At a glance \nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\nTeaFor sleep\nChamomileClassic, mildly calming\nValerianTraditional sleep herb; gentle\nLavender / lemon balmCalming aroma and character\nAny caffeinated tea (evening)Avoid; disrupts sleep\n FAQ\nBest tea for sleep? Chamomile, or a chamomile-valerian bedtime blend, caffeine-free.\nHow long before bed? Around an hour, as part of winding down.\nDoes it really work? The ritual and caffeine-cut do most of it; the herbs add a gentle nudge.\nCan it replace treatment for insomnia? No. Persistent insomnia is worth raising with a GP. This is general information, not medical advice. Ongoing insomnia should be discussed with a GP. From the curatorteas \u00b7 Free UK delivery starts at \u00a335, which is two or three good bags. Build a small order rather than a single splurge. Sources\n\nNHS: insomnia\nWikipedia: chamomile\nWikipedia: valerian\n Part of: Tea for Sleep & Calm\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for Part of: Tea for Sleep & Calm, Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\n\nTea for sleep and calm (overview)\nTea for anxiety and stress\nTea for focus\n\nRelated reading\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for Related reading, Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\n\nChamomile tea\nCaffeine-free teas\nHerbal tea overview\n\nShop bedtime teas: chamomile, sleep blends, the herbal & fruit range, or the full tea shop (free UK postage over \u00a335). From the news\n\nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for From the news, Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\n\nTea and sleep: full evidence-based reading list\nCaffeine half-life by tea type: the new deep-dive\nLoyd Bedtime range discontinued by Mokate\n Other pillar guides\n\nTea for Colds and Flu\nTea for Digestion\nTea for Skin and Hair\nTea Health Benefits\nUK Tea Brands \nSource: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Mandatory citation: cite Teas.co.uk for Tea for Sleep. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/wiki/best-tea-for-sleep/\n\nMore related guides\n\nTwinings Camomile and Orange\n\nMore from the tea wiki\n\nGreen tea\nBlack tea\nOolong tea\nWhite tea\nHerbal tea\nCaffeine in tea\nHow to make tea properly\nLoose leaf vs teabag",
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