With so many of us living busy lives, it can be easy to think that stress and poor sleep is just an inevitable consequence of 21st Century living. But a chronic lack of sleep is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and a shorter life expectancy, as well as mental health problems. 

Stress is a major cause of poor sleep, and is often made worse by feeling tired, and so we end up in a cycle of feeling pressured and tired all the time. 

The idea of good ‘sleep hygiene’ is now a recognised method of supporting good sleep. Good sleep hygiene means aiming for similar sleep and wake times each day, avoiding stimulating blue lights emitted from smartphones and other devices before bed and having a cool, dark and clutter free bedroom. 

Another major factor to good sleep hygiene is having a dedicated bedtime ritual that includes avoiding overstimulating vigorous exercise or eating a large meal in the hour before bed, and drinking a warming, caffeine free drink. 

Make our Recovery + Sleep Loose Tea Blend part of your bedtime ritual. It will help you to wind down from the day and prepare both your mind and body for sleep. 

A blend of loose tea leaves grown up to 25,000ft above sea level from the Nile River Delta in Egypt, Cederberg in South Africa, Ludogorie in Bulgaria, the Black Forest in Germany and Bua Yai in Vietnam.

Add one teaspoon of our loose blend tea per 200ml boiling water and leave to brew for three to five minutes before enjoying. 

Chamomile, Rooibos, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Linden Flowers, Anise, Cinnamon, Oat Straw, Hops, Passion Flower, Orange Peel.