Twinings Sleep Passionflower

Twinings Sleep Passionflower, in summary: A gentle, caffeine-free evening wind-down blend: passionflower, chamomile, lemon balm and lime flower.

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Last reviewed by the teas.co.uk team in March 2026.

Twinings Sleep Passionflower is the brand's gentler evening blend: passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), chamomile, lemon balm and lime flower. A caffeine-free wind-down cup without valerian's distinctive earthy musk, and more drinkable than the valerian-led Twinings Sleep for anyone who finds valerian off-putting. Mid-tier mainstream pricing.

The blend

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Passionflower, chamomile flower, lemon balm and lime flower (tilia): four gentle, calming herbs, with no valerian, skullcap or liquorice. The result is a soft floral cup, smoother and more drinkable than the valerian variant.

How it tastes

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A gentle floral lead from chamomile and lime flower, a light citrus mid-note from lemon balm, and a subtle hay-like depth from the passionflower. Smoother and more drinkable than the valerian-based Sleep tea. Drinkers who like a refined evening herbal will prefer this; for the strongest wind-down, the valerian variant is the pick. Curator Rating: 4.9/5.

How to brew

1 bag in 200ml just-boiled water.
Cover the cup.
Steep 5 to 7 minutes.
Drink 30 to 45 minutes before bed.
Honey is fine; milk works against the floral profile.

How it compares to the valerian variants

Sleep Passionflower is the gentlest of the Twinings sleep trio, with no valerian and a smooth flavour. Sleep Valerian is the strongest and earthiest; Sweet Dreams is valerian-led but berry-masked and fruit-forward. Pick on flavour and how strong a wind-down you want; all three sit at the same price.

In short: Twinings Sleep Passionflower

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Field	Detail
Brand	Twinings (Superblends Sleep range)
Type	Caffeine-free wellness infusion, evening-positioned
Hero ingredient	Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) leaf and aerial parts
Other ingredients	Chamomile, spearmint, lemon balm, vanilla flavouring
Caffeine	0mg, naturally caffeine-free
Cup character	Soft, slightly sweet, gentle herbal, no medicinal valerian funk
UK availability	Tesco, Sainsbury's, Boots, Twinings.co.uk, most major UK supermarkets
UK price	Approximately £3.50 to £4.50 per 20-bag pack (17-22p per cup)

FAQ

Caffeine? None.

Vegan? Yes.

Versus the valerian variant? Gentler and smoother in flavour.

Best time to drink? 30 to 45 minutes before bed.

Pregnancy? Best avoided; choose plain chamomile instead.

Curator's note: Twinings Sleep Passionflower is the gentler sleep blend in the Twinings range. Useful for daily routine. Lee, Teas.co.uk, Tunbridge Wells.

What to buy now

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Buy Twinings Sleep Passionflower from Tesco, Sainsbury's or Twinings.co.uk. Compare with Pukka Night Time or Clipper Snore & Peace; for a stronger wind-down, Twinings Sleep Valerian; or a straight chamomile or lemon balm infusion. Browse the wider Twinings range.

From the curatorteas · Freshness beats provenance for most drinkers. Buy a smaller bag more often.

Sleep-tea reading

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For brand background see the Twinings brand wiki; for the herbs see the passionflower, chamomile and lemon balm guides.

Reference noted

NHS: How to get to sleep

The bottom line

A gentle, caffeine-free evening wind-down blend, suited to drinkers who want a soft ritual rather than the earthy valerian variant. Brew 5 to 7 minutes covered, drink 30 to 45 minutes before bed, and treat it as one part of a wind-down routine (dim lights, screens off) rather than a stand-alone fix.

Part of the Tea for Sleep pillar at teas.co.uk.