Frequently Asked Questions
Valerian root is one of the most traditional herbs for an evening cup, used in European wind-down teas for centuries. Our Valerian Deep Sleep Tea is a USDA Certified Organic blend of eight organic herbs: valerian root, chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, rose hip, peppermint, licorice and rooibos. It is caffeine free and contains no melatonin. Most people drink it about 30 minutes before bed as part of a nightly routine. Secrets of Tea has served over 2 million families since 2010 and has more than 4,000 customer reviews across our range.
We cannot make medical claims, and persistent sleep problems are worth discussing with your doctor. What we can tell you is that valerian root has a long history of traditional use as an evening herb, and many people drink it as part of a nightly wind-down routine. Our blend is caffeine free, contains no melatonin, and is USDA Certified Organic.
Most people brew a cup about 30 to 45 minutes before bed and think of it as a wind-down ritual rather than a quick fix. Steep one tea bag for 7 minutes in freshly boiled water. Because it works as a routine, our bundles are sized to last long enough for the habit to settle in.
Many people drink it nightly. It is caffeine free, USDA Certified Organic, halal, kosher, and has no artificial flavors, sweeteners or fillers. A few cautions: we do not recommend this blend during pregnancy or nursing; it contains licorice root, so check with your doctor first if you have high blood pressure; and speak with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take sedatives, sleep aids or anti-anxiety medication.
They are different things. Melatonin is a hormone, usually taken as a supplement. Valerian is simply a plant, brewed as a warm cup at the end of the day. Our blend contains no melatonin at all, and people often choose it because they would rather have an evening ritual than take a supplement. To decide which suits you, talk to your doctor.
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When medicine failed her newborn, Samah Bensalem turned to her grandmother's herbal wisdom. That first cup of tea changed everything. Today, Secrets of Tea brings those same time-tested remedies to families worldwide — combined with modern quality and organic certification standards.
