{"title":"Best Teas for Sleep","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou're tired but your brain hasn't gotten the memo. Or your body's exhausted but something won't let go. Either way, you're here because sleep isn't happening the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tea on this page is caffeine-free. That's not a nice-to-have — it's the whole point. Caffeine has a half-life of about six hours, which means that afternoon cup is still doing laps in your system at midnight. These teas go the other direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMind Won't Stop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile is the classic, and it earned that reputation. It binds to the same brain receptors as anti-anxiety medications — gently. Passionflower does something similar, boosting GABA levels to quiet the mental chatter. Lavender works through scent as much as taste, which is why it shows up in so many sleep blends. Our Sleep Steep combines all three, and it's not subtle about its intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBody Won't Relax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerian root is the heavy hitter. It smells like old socks and works like a charm — it's been used as a sedative herb since ancient Greece. If the smell puts you off, look for blends where it's paired with sweeter herbs like vanilla or chamomile. Lemon balm is gentler, a member of the mint family that relaxes muscles without knocking you out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep Waking Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one's trickier. If you fall asleep fine but wake at 3 AM, the issue is often cortisol spiking too early. Ashwagandha and holy basil (tulsi) are adaptogens that help regulate that stress response. They won't sedate you — they help your body stop hitting its own alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are herbs, not prescriptions. 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