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Calming & Evening Herbal Teas

Soft, soothing infusions traditionally sipped to wind down — chamomile, lavender, lemon balm and gentle bedtime blends.

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Calming & Evening

Chamomile Tea

A gentle, apple-sweet floral infusion and the classic wind-down cup — how to brew it, taste it and store it well.

4.8 Caffeine-free
Calming & Evening

Lavender Tea

Perfumed, floral and calming — how to brew culinary lavender without tipping into soapy or bitter.

4.8 Caffeine-free
Calming & Evening

Lemon Balm Tea

Soft, lemony and mellow — a member of the mint family often sipped to unwind in the evening.

4.8 Caffeine-free
Calming & Evening

Best Evening & Bedtime Herbal Teas

Calming, caffeine-free infusions traditionally sipped before bed — plus a gentle wind-down routine.

4.8 Caffeine-free
Questions & answers

About Calming & Evening herbal teas

Soft, soothing infusions traditionally sipped to wind down — chamomile, lavender, lemon balm and gentle bedtime blends.

Almost all herbal infusions are naturally caffeine-free. Always check the label on any blend that mixes in green or black tea. Try our Caffeine-Free Finder.

Match water temperature and steeping time to the botanical. Our temperature guide and brewing timer make it easy.