As we head of summer and edge close and closer to autumn now is the perfect time to reboot your sleep.
The change in seasons can have many effects on our bodies, including the way we drift off to the land of nod.
If you find it difficult to get some shut-eye, then a special blend tea with relaxing ingredients such as lavender, honey and peppermint could help.
We’ve rounded up some naturally caffeine-free choices to help you sleep easily.
Twinings Camomile & Honey Tea
The main ingredient of this Twinings blend is camomile – which is known for its soothing and relaxing properties and has long been a reliable sleep aid. It also contains honey and a hint of vanilla, making it the perfect choice for those with a sweet tooth. When added to steaming water, the all-natural flavours create an impressive creamy aroma.
£1.70 | Ocado | Buy it now
Sleep Tight Tea
Made with lavender, rose petals, jasmine blossoms and lemon balm - if you're not already familiar with T2 you should get acquainted. Herbal tisane, loose leaf teas, oolong, organic and just about every delicious thing you can pour hot water over and melt away into your own thoughts is ready and waiting. They have quite lovely gift sets as well if we may say so.
£7.50 | T2 | Buy it now
Heath & Heather Organic Night Time Tea
With an infusion of camomile and spearmint, the Heath & Heather tea is the ideal sleep time companion. The tea is caffeine and gluten free and is also vegan. Leave for 3-5 minutes for the perfect brew.
£2.99 | Heath & Heather | Buy it now
Whittard Sleepy Tea
With a wide range of exotic and traditional English blends, Whittard of Chelsea has been providing premium tea and coffee for more than 130 years. This aptly-named tea blend contains three effective sleep aids including camomile, lavender and linden flowers. Drink after a long day to ease tension and doze off with ease.
£5 | Whittard | Buy it now
Pukka Night Time Tea
This organic herbal tea from Pukka is designed to help settle the mind and prepare you for a restful slumber. One of its main ingredients is Valerian, a flowering plant that has been used to ease insomnia, anxiety and restlessness for hundreds of years. It also contains calming oat flower, lavender and limeflower. Infuse for five minutes.
£2.45 | Holland and Barrett | Buy it now
Aveda Comforting Tea Bags
This comforting blend delivers a subtle flavour of peppermint, which is proven to relax the muscles and relive indigestion. Thanks to the addition of liquorice root, it has a smooth and sweet taste that makes up for the lack of sugar and can be drunk either hot or iced. Pour yourself a cup to de-stress at the end of the day or to settle your stomach after a late-night meal.
£10 | Aveda | Buy it now
Clipper Snore & Peace
This fragrant blend is the perfect tipple to accompany a night time reading session. Calming chamomile and lavender is combined with refreshing lemon balm, which has been used since the medieval times for sleep problems and stress. Each box contains 20 tea bags.
£2.05 | Ocado | Buy it now
Yogi Tea Bedtime Tea
If you like a bit of a kick to your tea, then this flavoursome blend of camomile, cardamom and liquorice is for you. Its relaxing benefits are enhanced by Valerian, fennel and passionflower. Brew for at least three minutes and drink an hour before sleep for best effect.
£2.35 | Holland and Barrett | Buy it now
Cowshed Sleepy Cow Tea Bags
Treat yourself to some blissful beauty sleep with Cowshed’s uplifting tea blend. Made from organic ingredients, it offers a sweet and aromatic flavour of camomile, lemon and marjoram – a perennial herb that is known to cure snoring and insomnia. The elegant fuso tea bags make the experience all the more indulging. Brew for 5-6 minutes.
£4.95 | Joe's Tea Company | Buy it now
Yorkshire Tea Bedtime Brew
Creating the perfect cuppa for those cosy nights in, Yorkshire Tea’s classic brews are hard to beat. This gently decaffeinated bedtime blend gets its rich, satisfying and aromatic flavour from lemon balm and nutmeg. For a super malty flavour, the brand recommends adding lots of milk.
£10 | Amazon | Buy it now
Verdict:
The taste of Twinings' Camomile & Honey Tea is a great choice for those who aren't used to the taste of herbal teas and prefer a sweet flavour. Meanwhile, Aveda's Comforting Tea Bags are ideal for settling your stomach after a late-night meal.
