Luomu Mother's Little Helper -tee

I was skeptical about herbal teas for anxiety, but after a long week of back-to-back meetings, I brewed a cup and felt my shoulders drop within twenty minutes. The valerian root does its job quietly, and the taste is mild enough that I don't need to add honey. It's become my 10 p.m. ritual.

The valerian root in this blend does exactly what it promises—I brew a mug after dinner and the day's mental noise just fades by the time I hit the last sip. It’s become my little wind-down ritual, and the flavor is pleasantly earthy without being bitter.

I’ve been drinking a cup about an hour before bed and the valerian root really does take the edge off—I’m asleep faster than I have in weeks. The taste is earthy but not bitter, which surprised me for an herbal tea.