Tea & Ritual
The Best Herbal Teas to Help You Relax and Wind Down
There is a reason we reach for a warm cup when we want to slow down. Here are the herbal teas worth keeping in the cupboard for calm.
A warm cup in your hands is one of the simplest comforts there is. Part of it is the herbs, part of it is the warmth, and a great deal of it is the pause, the few minutes you give yourself to stop and simply sip. A caffeine-free herbal tea is one of the loveliest anchors for an evening wind-down, or a quiet moment in a busy day.
Why a Warm Cup Helps You Unwind
The ritual is doing a lot of the work. Boiling the kettle, breathing in the steam, cradling the cup, all of it slows you down and signals a change of pace. Choose a caffeine-free blend and there is nothing to keep you wired, which is why herbal teas are the natural choice for the end of the day.
Calming Herbs to Look For
Some botanicals have long been loved for their soothing character. Chamomile is the classic, gentle and floral. Lemongrass brings a soft, citrus lift. Butterfly pea flower adds a striking natural blue and a mellow, calming quality. Peppermint and ginger, meanwhile, are warming and settling, lovely at any time of day.
- Butterfly pea flower and lemongrass
- Naturally caffeine-free
- A gentle pre-bed ritual
- Lovely for slow evenings
- Mint, ginger and turmeric
- Also caffeine-free
- A warming pick-me-up
- Good any time of day
Our Caffeine-Free Blends
Both of our teas are crafted with clean, simple botanicals and no caffeine, so you can enjoy them whenever the moment calls for a pause.
Relax Tea
Butterfly pea flower and lemongrass. A calming, colour-changing cup for the evening. A Great Taste 2024 winner.
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Revive Tea
Mint, ginger and turmeric. A warming, uplifting infusion for any time of day.
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Tea & Tranquillity
Relax Tea paired with our Relax Atmosphere Mist. A ready-made moment of calm.
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A cup of Relax Tea is a beautiful way to begin an evening wind-down, before a warm magnesium bath and a few minutes of breathwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tea helps you relax?
Caffeine-free herbal teas are the ones to reach for. Blends with chamomile, lemongrass or butterfly pea flower are gentle and calming, making them a lovely part of an evening wind-down.
Is butterfly pea flower tea caffeine-free?
Yes, butterfly pea flower tea is naturally caffeine-free, which makes it a good choice for the evening or any time you want to unwind without stimulation.
What is the best tea before bed?
A warm, caffeine-free herbal tea is ideal. Our Relax Tea, a blend of butterfly pea flower and lemongrass, is made for evening wind-down, alongside good sleep habits generally.
Put the kettle on. Discover our caffeine-free Relax and Revive herbal teas.
Shop Herbal TeaLaura Colucci is a yoga teacher and the creator of the Spritz Wellness range. You can find her classes and teaching at Laura Colucci Yoga.
