Forty Winks

Create a quiet evening tea ritual with Forty Winks, a small-batch, caffeine-free loose leaf herbal tea blend made with valerian root, lavender buds, and mugwort leaf.

This aromatic botanical blend brings together earthy root notes, soft floral lavender, and a bold herbal edge from mugwort. It is crafted for customers who enjoy traditional evening-style tea blends with strong, distinctive herbal character.

What’s Inside

• Valerian Root – earthy, pungent, rooty, and traditionally used in evening-style tea blends
• Lavender Buds – floral, aromatic, and lightly sweet
• Mugwort Leaf – bold, aromatic, slightly bitter, and earthy

Tasting Notes

Earthy, floral, aromatic, slightly bitter, pungent, and deeply herbal.

How to Brew

Steep 1–2 teaspoons of Forty Winks in 8–10 oz of hot water for 5–10 minutes, covered. Strain thoroughly before serving.

Valerian and mugwort both have strong natural flavors. Optional: blend with honey, lemon balm, chamomile, or a small amount of mint to soften the cup.

Perfect For

• Evening-style caffeine-free tea rituals
• Customers who enjoy bold traditional herbal blends
• Quiet nighttime tea moments
• Home apothecary tea shelves
• Pairing with honey, chamomile, lemon balm, or lavender

Product Details

• Type: Loose leaf herbal tea blend
• Ingredients: Valerian root, lavender buds, mugwort leaf
• Caffeine: Naturally caffeine-free
• Flavor profile: Earthy, floral, aromatic, pungent, and slightly bitter
• Packaging: Resealable kraft pouch for freshness
• Production time: Made to order; please allow 6 weeks for production before shipping
• Shipping note: Does not ship to Louisiana
• Made by: The Turmeric Tart

Why Customers Love It

• Caffeine-free loose leaf herbal tea blend
• Bold evening-style botanical flavor
• Earthy valerian paired with floral lavender and aromatic mugwort
• Handcrafted in small batches
• Made for traditional tea lovers and home apothecary shelves

Build Your Herbal Routine

Want to explore the individual herbs used in this blend? Browse our full selection of bulk tea herbs.

Want to learn more about valerian root? Read our Valerian Root Benefits guide.

Looking for another evening-style blend? Explore Night Night Tonic.

Product Q&A

Is Forty Winks caffeine-free?
Yes. Forty Winks is a naturally caffeine-free loose leaf herbal tea blend.

What herbs are in Forty Winks?
This blend includes valerian root, lavender buds, and mugwort leaf.

What does Forty Winks taste like?
It has a strong earthy and herbal flavor with pungent valerian root, floral lavender, and slightly bitter mugwort.

Can I add honey or other herbs?
Yes. Honey, chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, or mint can help soften the bold herbal flavor.

How long does this product take to ship?
This item is made to order. Please allow 6 weeks for production before shipping.

Does Forty Winks ship to Louisiana?
No. This product does not ship to Louisiana.

Is this product intended to support sleep, dreams, anxiety, stress, relaxation, pain, or medical conditions?
No. Forty Winks is offered as a caffeine-free herbal tea blend for general botanical and culinary use. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Important note:
Always research herbs before use. This blend contains valerian root and mugwort, which may not be appropriate for everyone. Mugwort is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not use mugwort if you are allergic or sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/daisy family. Valerian may cause drowsiness in some individuals. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using this product, especially if you are taking medications, using sedatives, drinking alcohol, preparing for surgery, operating machinery, managing liver concerns, managing a medical condition, pregnant, nursing, or planning internal use.

This product is offered as a botanical tea blend for general culinary and herbal use. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Prepared by The Turmeric Tart in alignment with Tennessee herbal commerce laws and Good Manufacturing Practices.