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Organic Herbal Tea | Earthy & Grounding | Caffeine-Free

Organic Good Night Herbal Tea

Blended in Oregon Floral Earthy

Kava root, passionflower, skullcap, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender. The blend for the nights when warm milk isn't enough.

Ingredients: Organic Kava Root, Organic Passionflower, Organic Skullcap, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Chamomile Flowers, Organic Lavender Flowers.

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About Good Night

The blend for the nights when warm milk isn't enough.

An organic herbal blend built around kava root and passionflower, two botanicals with centuries of traditional use as nervines in Pacific Island and Western herbalism. Kava root contains kavalactones, compounds traditionally associated with physical relaxation. Passionflower, skullcap, and lemon balm are classified as nervines in Western herbalism, herbs used to support the nervous system. Chamomile and lavender soften the flavor and bring their own evening-cup traditions. The cup tastes earthy and grounding, with a mild numbing sensation on the tongue that signals fresh kava.

Why kava root works differently.

Kava root has been the ceremonial drink of Pacific Island cultures for over 3,000 years, traditionally consumed in social and spiritual gatherings to promote calm and connection. The active compounds, kavalactones, interact with GABA receptors in the brain, the same receptors that regulate relaxation and stress response. Unlike sedatives that dull cognitive function, kava's traditional reputation is for relaxing the body while leaving mental clarity intact. Western herbalism adopted kava in the late 20th century as a nervine, an herb that nourishes and calms the nervous system.

The 60-minute bedtime ritual.

Drink this one hour before bed. The kava needs time to move through the system. The passionflower and skullcap work on the nervous tension that keeps the mind circling. The chamomile and lavender settle the body into the evening. Sip it slow, put the phone in another room, and let the blend do its work. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Deeply herbal with a grassy, hay-like sweetness from the lemon balm and chamomile. Soft lavender floats over the top.

In the cup: Earthy and rooted. The kava leads with a vegetal, slightly peppery taste. Lemon balm brings a citrus-mint brightness. Lavender and chamomile round the finish.

In the body: A mild, pleasant numbing sensation on the tongue and lips. That tingling is the kavalactones, the active compounds in fresh kava root. It's a good sign.

Why You'll Love It

Kava root, the Pacific Island ceremonial drink:Piper methysticumhas been consumed in Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu for over 3,000 years in social and spiritual ceremonies. The root is ground, steeped in water, and consumed to promote calm, connection, and physical relaxation. The active compounds, kavalactones, interact with GABA receptors in the brain. Western herbalism adopted kava in the late 20th century as a nervine, an herb that supports the nervous system.

Passionflower and skullcap, the Western nervines:Both classified as nervines in Western herbalism, used to nourish and calm the nervous system. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) has a history in folk medicine for nervous restlessness. Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) was used by the Eclectics, 19th-century American herbalists, for tension and the circular thoughts that keep people awake.

Chamomile and lavender, the evening-cup traditions:Chamomile has been the bedtime tea of Western Europe for centuries, with a mild, apple-like sweetness. Lavender appears in French and English herbalism as a calming aromatic, often paired with chamomile in evening blends.

Good Night loose leaf herbal tea in a black cylindrical canister with light blue label, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Good Night

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What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Kava Root

Piper methysticum

Vanuatu & Fiji

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Appalachian USA & Mediterranean

Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

Eastern North America

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Mediterranean Europe & Caucasus

Chamomile Flowers

Matricaria chamomilla

Nile Delta, Egypt & Hungary

Lavender Flowers

Lavandula angustifolia

Haute-Provence, France

Kava Root

Piper methysticum

An earthy Pacific root, traditionally shared to relax and unwind.

In the cup

Kava is the root of a Pacific Island pepper plant, prepared into a drink that has anchored ceremony and community across Fiji, Vanuatu, and beyond for centuries. The flavor is earthy and woody, with a characteristic tingle on the lips. Kava is traditionally enjoyed in the evening to relax and settle into good company.

Traditionally grown in Vanuatu & Fiji

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Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

A wild climbing vine, traditionally used to ease into calm.

In the cup

Passionflower is a striking climbing vine native to the American Southeast, where its intricate blossom amazed early botanists. The dried leaf and flower bring a mild, grassy, slightly floral note to tea. It has a long place in folk herbalism as a calming plant, traditionally brewed to quiet a busy mind before rest.

Traditionally grown in Appalachian USA & Mediterranean

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Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

A North American nervine, traditionally used to soothe and relax.

In the cup

Skullcap is a small woodland mint native to eastern North America, named for the helmet shape of its little blue flowers. The cup is mild, green, and faintly bitter. It is one of the classic nervines of Western herbalism, traditionally brewed to soothe frayed nerves and settle into a calmer evening.

Traditionally grown in Eastern North America

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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

A bright, lemony mint-family herb, long used to lift the mood.

In the cup

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family with soft, lemon-scented leaves. The cup is gentle and citrusy, fresh without any tartness. Grown in monastery gardens since the Middle Ages, it was prized as a calming, mood-brightening herb, and it still pairs beautifully with chamomile and lavender in a wind-down blend.

Traditionally grown in Mediterranean Europe & Caucasus

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Chamomile Flowers

Matricaria chamomilla

Soft, apple-sweet flowers, traditionally sipped to unwind before bed.

In the cup

Chamomile is a small, daisy-like flower, dried and steeped whole into a gentle golden cup with a honeyed, faintly apple-like sweetness. It is one of the most beloved herbs in Western tradition, reached for as an evening tea for centuries to ease into the end of the day. The finest grows in Egypt's Nile Delta.

Traditionally grown in Nile Delta, Egypt & Hungary

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Lavender Flowers

Lavandula angustifolia

Soft floral perfume, traditionally used to calm and quiet the mind.

In the cup

Lavender is the purple bud of a Mediterranean shrub, dried at peak fragrance. A little goes a long way: it brings a soft, floral perfume and a faintly sweet, herbal finish to a cup. Long tied to rest and calm in European tradition, it is a natural partner to chamomile in an evening blend. The finest grows in Provence.

Traditionally grown in Haute-Provence, France

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TeaSalem, Oregon

Organic Good Night Herbal Tea

Steep quiet. Sleep deep.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.5 tsp
Leaf
7 min
Steep Time
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

The 60-Minute Wind-Down
Brew 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes. Strain. Drink one hour before bed, not right before. The kava needs time to move through the system. Pair with a warm bath, a dim room, and no screens. The ritual matters as much as the blend.

The Cold-Infused Night Cap
Cold-brew 2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of cold water for 8 hours in the fridge. Strain. The cold extraction pulls the kavalactones without the tannins, resulting in a smoother, less earthy cup. Drink it at room temperature or gently warmed. The traditional Pacific Island method uses cold water for a reason.

The Travel-Stress Cup
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons, 7 minutes) and pour into a thermos. Sip slowly over 30 minutes when travel stress or routine disruption has the nervous system wired. The passionflower and skullcap work on the circular thoughts. The kava works on the body. Best paired with deep breathing and a quiet corner.

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Your Questions About Good Night, Answered.

Is this safe for kids?

This blend is formulated for adults. Kava root is a potent nervine with active compounds that interact with the nervous system. For children, we recommend gentler evening blends like Chamomile or Honey Rooibos. For questions about specific health conditions or interactions, consult a qualified practitioner.

Does it contain valerian?

No. This blend uses kava root and passionflower instead. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has a reputation for leaving some people groggy the next morning. Kava's traditional use emphasizes physical relaxation without the cognitive fog. Different nervines, different effects.

Why does my tongue feel tingly?

That tingling or mild numbing sensation comes from kavalactones, the active compounds in kava root. It's a sign the root is fresh and potent. The sensation typically lasts a few minutes and is considered normal in traditional kava preparation. If the tingling is uncomfortable or persists, reduce the steep time or use less leaf.