Brand: Celestial Seasonings Flavour: Sleepytime Echinacea Complete Care

Ingredients: Echinacea, European elderberry extract, European elderflower extract, eucalyptus, stevia leaf, chamomile, spearmint, peppermint, lemongrass, tilia flowers

Caffeine Factor: Caffeine-free

Organic Ingredients: Unknown Price Range: £2-3 Bags Per Box: 20

Review: Now, we know what you're thinking - elderberries, no! But stick with us, because this is one of the best teas out there. It's also significantly different from their standard Sleepytime blend.

The scent is minty, with a planty undertone. It's earthy, restful and soothing. The flavour is more flowery, like a fruity, floral spearmint. Stevia leaf gives a hint of sweetness but in just the right dose, without overpowering the blend. In fact, even if you dislike half the ingredients that go into this one (we're not great lovers of lemongrass or elderberries, or straight chamomile), the balance here is spot on. Every sip is a special moment in itself. It's smooth and gorgeous and refreshing and best of all, it knocks you right out within a half hour of drinking it. You will absolutely look like that bear on the box (cap and nightgown are optional). They seem to have rebranded this one a number of times, with a new 'Immune Boost' variety that we haven't yet tried. In our experience, adding vitamins to a tea just comes out tasting like...vitamins. The 'Complete Care' variety, however, is a definite must-have for any tea lover, especially if you struggle with insomnia.

Best time of year to drink this: Any time

Best time of day to drink this: Bedtime

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