Passionflower is widely used for its anti-anxiety properties. It is known to help to relieve stress, tension, nervousness, irritable bowel syndrome and promote sleep. It has also been used to help relieve tension associated with smoking withdrawal, thus easing the transition of smoking cessasion. Pregnancy: Caution

All about Passionflower, Organic — Herbal Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineCaffeine free
TasteMild, slightly grassy, earthy, gentle — blends easily with other herbs
What’s in itPassionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
How to brew it
  • 212°F / 100°C
  • Steep 5–7 minutes COVERED
  • Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz
  • Covering traps the volatile oils that carry most of the flavour

212°F / 100°C — Steep 10–15 minutes (longer steeping extracts more alkaloids) — Use 1–2 tsp per 8oz — Mild taste blends well with chamomile or lemon balm

Beyond the cup

The one for when you fall asleep fine but keep waking up. Passionflower is traditionally used for sleep maintenance, anxiety, and nervous restlessness. Mild, slightly grassy flavour — easy to drink on its own. Steep 1–2 tsp for 10 minutes covered. Works faster than valerian — most people notice a difference within the first week.

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Good for

When you can't sleep

  • Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a sleep aid
  • Traditionally used to help relieve restlessness and nervousness
  • Grassy, mild and naturally caffeine-free — better with a little honey
  • The bedtime cup for a mind that will not switch off
What the research looked at

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a calmative, to help relieve restlessness and nervousness.
Studied in a trial that used the infusion itself rather than an extract — one of the few herbs tested that way; the ingredient guide cites it.
Naturally caffeine-free, mild and slightly grassy — it blends without taking over.
The evening cup, and the one most often combined with chamomile and lemon balm.

These teas are foods, sold as such. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What it goes with

Build the ultimate sleep stack: passionflower for staying asleep, chamomile for quieting the mind, and a Cinnamon Stick to keep blood sugar steady through the night. Add our Lavender Flower if you want the full four-herb European bedtime formula.

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Passionflower →

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I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

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A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

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Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

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I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

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Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

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Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

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4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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