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Sleep & Calm

Evening cups and calming blends for winding down.

A cup of pale golden chamomile tea next to a small bowl of dried chamomile flowers
Sleep & Calm

Chamomile Tea Before Bed

A warm, caffeine-free cup of chamomile is a gentle way to signal the end of the day. Here is how to brew it and what the research does and does not show.

A glass cup of pale lemon verbena tea next to a sprig of fresh lemon verbena leaves
Sleep & Calm

Lemon Verbena Tea (Louiza): How to Brew It

A bright, lemony leaf tea that many families in Cyprus and Greece drink after dinner. Here is how to brew it gently and what is actually known about it.

A glass cup of pale lemon balm tea next to fresh lemon balm leaves
Sleep & Calm

Lemon Balm Tea for a Calmer Evening

A gentle, lemony cup that has long been used to take the edge off a busy day. Here is how to brew it, and what is and is not known about it.

A cup of pale amber linden tea beside dried linden flowers and bracts
Sleep & Calm

Linden Blossom Tea: A European Evening Classic

Honey-scented linden flowers have been brewed across Europe for centuries to settle the nerves and ease a cold. Here is how to make a cup and what science can and cannot say.

A cup of golden chamomile tea surrounded by dried chamomile flowers and lavender buds
Sleep & Calm

Lavender and Chamomile Bedtime Tea Blend

Apple-sweet chamomile with a whisper of lavender makes a soothing evening cup. Here is how to balance the blend and use it safely.

A mug of valerian root tea next to a small dish of chopped dried valerian root
Sleep & Calm

Valerian Root for Sleep: What to Know First

Valerian is one of the best-known herbal sleep aids, but the research is mixed and it comes with real cautions. Here is a clear guide before you try it.