Good Night Tea

Soft, floral, and the color of a summer meadow, this is the warm cup for the last quiet hour before the lights go low. Chamomile and lavender lead, marigold and safflower petals give it a golden, garden look, and a little licorice root brings natural sweetness. Pour it hot, with honey or a squeeze of lemon if you like.

One reviewer described a cup like this as a walk through a garden at dusk, and that is the idea. The flavor is gentle and floral: chamomile's apple-soft note, rounded by lavender, with licorice root keeping it sweet enough to drink without sugar.

Blended from chamomile, lavender, marigold petals, licorice root, and safflower petals. Caffeine-free, no sugar, no preservatives, and naturally vegan.

The lavender or licorice sometimes tastes too strong. How do I keep it balanced?
Use a level teaspoon rather than a heaped one, and stick to the five-minute steep instead of letting it sit longer. A squeeze of lemon also lifts the florals and tempers the licorice if either feels forward on a given day.

Is there caffeine in it?
No. It is an all-herbal, all-floral blend with no tea leaf, so it is caffeine-free.

Does honey or lemon work in it?
Yes. A little honey plays up the floral side, and lemon brightens the whole cup. The licorice root already lends a natural sweetness, so taste before you add.

How do I brew it?
Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water, heated to about 200°F. Steep for five minutes, then strain. Use fresh leaves each time you brew.