{"title":"Calm \u0026 Sleep","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Winding Down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm and sleep teas are the bridge between your day and your night. These organic herbal blends feature potent nervines like Kava Root, Valerian, and Skullcap alongside the gentle comfort of Chamomile and Lavender. Naturally caffeine-free, they work by slowing the nervous system rather than sedating it, a distinction that matters when you want rest without grogginess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between a sleep aid and a sleep tea is ritual. Boiling water, steeping for five minutes, holding a warm mug while the herbs release their oils: these small acts signal your body that it is time to let go. Our best-selling \u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-night\" title=\"Shop Good Night Tea\"\u003eGood Night\u003c\/a\u003e blend combines six traditional relaxants in a formula strong enough to quiet racing thoughts, while \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chamomile-lavender\" title=\"Shop Chamomile Lavender Tea\"\u003eChamomile Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e offers a softer entry point for those new to botanical sleep support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKava deserves its own mention. This Polynesian root has been used ceremonially for centuries to calm the mind without clouding it. You will feel your shoulders drop. If Kava is too strong for everyday use, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chamomile\" title=\"Shop Chamomile Tea\"\u003epure Chamomile\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/body-balance\" title=\"Shop Body Balance Tea\"\u003eBody Balance\u003c\/a\u003e offer gentler paths to the same destination. Brew in the evening, an hour before bed. Let the steam rise. This is your permission to be still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of these are caffeine-free herbals, so browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-teas\" title=\"Herbal Teas\"\u003eHerbal Teas\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-wellness\" title=\"Women's Wellness\"\u003eWomen's Wellness\u003c\/a\u003e blends also lean calming.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"good-night","title":"Good Night","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe blend for the nights when warm milk isn't enough.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn organic herbal blend built around kava root and passionflower, two botanicals with long traditions in Pacific Island and Western herbalism. Passionflower, skullcap, and lemon balm have quiet histories in European herbalism as part of the evening cup. Chamomile and lavender soften the flavor and bring their own bedtime traditions. The cup tastes earthy and grounding, with a mild numbing sensation on the tongue that signals fresh kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere kava comes from.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKava root has been the ceremonial drink of Pacific Island cultures for over 3,000 years, traditionally shared in social and spiritual gatherings for calm and connection. It is sipped slowly, the traditional way, for a relaxed body while staying clear-headed. Chamomile and lavender have anchored European bedtime cups for generations, and together the blend leans fully into the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 60-minute bedtime ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this one hour before bed rather than right before, so it becomes part of your wind-down. Sip it slow, put the phone in another room, and let the evening settle in. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256216535362,"sku":"SQ5991501","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256216568130,"sku":"SQ5991502","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/good-night-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"lavender-ginger-mint","title":"Lavender Ginger Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe herbal blend built on contrast.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint cools. Ginger warms. Lavender softens both. The cup opens with the sweet, menthol brightness of spearmint leaf, moves into the floral calm of lavender flowers, and finishes with the gentle heat of ginger root. The contrast between the cooling mint and the warming ginger creates a tingling sensation that settles the nervous system. It is the herbal blend for the moment when the body needs to reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy spearmint, not peppermint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint (\u003cem\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/em\u003e) contains less menthol than peppermint, which makes it sweeter and softer on the palate. The lower menthol content means the mint does not overpower the delicate floral notes of the lavender. Spearmint has been the digestive mint of Mediterranean herbalism for centuries, showing up in Moroccan tea rituals and Greek digestion tonics. The sweetness pairs naturally with ginger's warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three-herb logic.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger root moves stagnation in the digestive tract, a tradition that runs through Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a warming carminative. Lavender calms the nervous system, with modern aromatherapy studies showing the volatile oils (linalool and linalyl acetate) reduce perceived stress. Spearmint cools inflammation and settles the stomach. Together, the three cover the gut-brain axis: the physical movement, the sensory cooling, and the nervous calm. \u003cstrong\u003eBlended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256212013378,"sku":"SQ6358180","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256212046146,"sku":"SQ6358181","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/lavender-ginger-mint-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"lemon-ginger-mint","title":"Lemon Ginger Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe stomach-settling blend built on four carminatives.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour herbs, each classified as a carminative in Western herbalism: ginger root warms and moves, spearmint cools and releases, lemongrass and lemon verbena brighten the whole thing with citral-rich oils. Carminatives relax the smooth muscle in the digestive tract and let trapped gas pass, which is why this blend has been the after-meal cup and the nausea cup since we opened. Bright lemon on the front, spicy ginger in the middle, cooling mint on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy four, not one.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger alone can be too heating. Mint alone can be too cooling. Lemon alone lacks body. Together, they balance. The ginger provides the warming action that moves digestion forward. The mint provides the cooling counterpoint that settles the cramping. The lemongrass and lemon verbena tie the cup together with a citrus thread that makes the whole thing drinkable, not medicinal. The blend works as a stomach soother, a travel-sickness cup, a post-meal ritual, and a cold-weather immune support all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water, steep 6 minutes. The ginger root needs the full steep time to release its volatile oils. Drink it hot for the carminative effect, iced for a cooling tonic. Add honey to coat a sore throat. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256390730050,"sku":"SQ2133833","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256390762818,"sku":"SQ2133834","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/lemon-ginger-mint-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"no-worries","title":"No Worries","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA warm, grounding cup for the end of a long day.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree botanicals built around comfort. \u003cstrong\u003eKava root\u003c\/strong\u003e has been shared for centuries in Pacific Island tradition, sipped slowly as a ceremonial drink for calm, unhurried gatherings. \u003cstrong\u003eHoly basil and oatstraw\u003c\/strong\u003e are herbs long enjoyed in Ayurvedic and European traditions, woven in here for their soft, earthy sweetness. \u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon, orange peel, and warming spices\u003c\/strong\u003e round the cup out. The result is a warm, settling ritual for the moment you shift out of a busy day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for winding down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine-free and gently spiced, this is a cup for the transition hours. Oatstraw and wood betony have long, quiet histories in European herbalism as companions for a busy mind, and kava has been part of Pacific Island ritual for generations, traditionally enjoyed to promote a sense of calm while staying clear-headed. Pour it when you need to slow down but still have dinner to make and people to show up for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink hot. Use it to mark the shift between work and home, or as the cup that quiets the open tabs in your mind on a high-stress afternoon. Best in the late afternoon or early evening. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256157782338,"sku":"SQ4959175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256157815106,"sku":"SQ4959176","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/no-worries-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851321"},{"product_id":"chamomile-lavender","title":"Chamomile Lavender","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe cup that closes the day.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Egyptian chamomile blossoms and French lavender flowers, blended together. The chamomile brings honey-sweetness and a soft apple-like warmth. The lavender adds a floral top note that stays clean, never soapy. Two herbs that Western herbalism has paired for centuries, in the same cup that grandmothers have been pouring since before sleep studies existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the pairing works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile is a nervine, the herbalism term for plants that act on the nervous system. It contains apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, the same receptors that respond to pharmaceutical sedatives. Lavender also acts as a nervine, with linalool and linalyl acetate as its primary aromatic compounds. Modern aromatherapy studies show that inhaling lavender reduces cortisol levels and slows heart rate. Together, the two herbs cover both body and mind. The chamomile settles the stomach and the tension that lives there. The lavender quiets the thoughts that keep the lights on past 10pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew it 30 minutes before bed. Cup your hands around the mug and breathe in the steam before the first sip. The volatile oils in the lavender reach the olfactory system directly, which signals the brain faster than drinking does. Then sip slow. Let the warmth do its work. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256254284098,"sku":"SQ9053753","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256254316866,"sku":"SQ9053754","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chamomile-lavender-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851322"},{"product_id":"muscle-ease","title":"Muscle Ease","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA tart hibiscus and lemongrass blend with earthy kava root.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour botanicals in one cup. \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus and lemongrass\u003c\/strong\u003e lead: tart, citrusy, cranberry-bright. \u003cstrong\u003eKava root\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a deep, earthy, peppery base, and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite willow bark\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds it with a woody bitterness underneath. The result tastes like a cranberry-lemonade with an herbal bite, and a mild tingle on the tongue from the kava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cup for winding down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend to reach for at the end of a long day, when you want to slow down and sit with something warm and tart. Brew it hot and sip slowly, or pour it over ice. The ritual is the point: the warmth, the pause, the tart cup in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 7 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot in cold weather, iced in summer. The longer steep draws out the full earthy character of the kava and willow. A mild numbing sensation on the tongue is normal and expected with quality kava. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256402919746,"sku":"SQ7216755","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256402952514,"sku":"SQ7216756","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/muscle-ease-loose-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851320"},{"product_id":"body-balance","title":"Body Balance","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe adaptogen blend for the stress that lives in the shoulders.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn organic herbal blend built around Holy Basil, the adaptogen Ayurveda calls \"Tulsi\" and considers the queen of herbs. Lemongrass adds a bright, citrus-like lift. Marshmallow root releases mucilage when steeped, coating the cup with a silky sweetness. Lavender flowers soften the edges. Calendula and hawthorn berries round it out. The cup tastes herbaceous and grounding, with a natural sweetness that comes from the roots, not sugar. Caffeine-free. The tea for the moment when you need to stop holding your breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy adaptogens, and why Holy Basil.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Adaptogens\" entered Western herbalism through Soviet-era research in the 1940s, though the plants themselves have centuries of traditional use. The term describes herbs that help the body adapt to stress by modulating cortisol response. Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) has been central to Ayurvedic practice for over 3,000 years, used to support resilience under mental and physical strain. Modern studies show it acts as a mild anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory. Herbalists call it a \"normalizer,\" which means it tends to bring the body back to center rather than pushing it in one direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe after-work ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 to 7 minutes. Drink it warm, in the transition between the workday and the evening. The marshmallow root needs time to release its mucilage, which is what gives the cup its silky mouthfeel. The Holy Basil and lavender work on the nervous system. Most customers notice a softening within 20 to 30 minutes. 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The combination tastes like fresh mint over apple-sweet chamomile, cooling on the tongue, settling in the belly. The cup you reach for 20 minutes after a heavy meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the mint-chamomile pairing works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint and spearmint contain menthol and carvone, volatile oils that relax the smooth muscle lining the gut and move gas through the system. Chamomile contains apigenin, a flavonoid that works on smooth muscle from a different angle: it reduces spasm. The mints cool and open. The chamomile warms and softens. Both herbs appear together in European after-dinner tea traditions going back centuries, for the same reason they sit together in this cup: they cover the mechanical work (moving gas) and the nervous work (easing cramping) at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHot or cold, it holds.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew hot after dinner for the full carminative effect. Cold-brew in the fridge overnight for a crisp, caffeine-free hydrator that drinks like something between iced tea and spa water. Minty, clean, naturally sweet. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256255594818,"sku":"SQ9382707","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256255627586,"sku":"SQ9382708","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chamomile-mint-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"chamomile","title":"Chamomile","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe evening cup that slows people down.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic whole Egyptian chamomile flowers, steeped in hot water, releasing an apple-sweet aroma that fills the room before the first sip. Chamomile has been the evening cup of Western herbalism for centuries, with records of use tracing back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The dried flower heads contain volatile oils, primarily bisabolol and chamazulene, which give the tea its characteristic sweetness and the mild sedative properties that traditional herbalism credits for calming the nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgypt grows the majority of the world's chamomile supply. The Nile Delta soil and climate produce flowers with higher essential oil content than flowers grown elsewhere, which explains why Egyptian chamomile tastes sweeter and more aromatic. Whole flowers preserve those oils better than the crushed dust found in grocery store tea bags. You can see the difference in the bag, and you taste it in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep covered. The volatile oils evaporate with steam. A saucer over the cup traps the oils and keeps the apple-honey aroma in the water where it belongs. Five to six minutes. No milk, no sugar needed. The flower is naturally sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256249663810,"sku":"SQ5394509","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256249696578,"sku":"SQ5394510","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chamomile-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"f-migraines","title":"F-Migraines","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA savory, grounding herbal blend.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix botanicals built around Feverfew and White Willow Bark, rounded out with Nettle Leaf, Lavender, Rosemary, and Sage. The cup tastes savory, not sweet. Earthy, herbaceous, grounding, closer to a comforting kitchen broth than a fruit tea. Rosemary brings a sharp, piney note, Lavender softens the middle, and Sage carries the savory backbone. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA blend rooted in the Western herb garden.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeverfew and White Willow Bark have a long place in Western herbalism, a pairing that appears in British and European herb texts dating back to the 1600s. Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, was traditionally enjoyed as a garden herb in ancient Greece and Rome. White Willow Bark, Salix alba, was traditionally steeped as a bark tea long before chemists studied its salicin content in the 1800s. Nettle Leaf adds a mineral, vegetal depth, while the aromatic trio of Lavender, Rosemary, and Sage carry the volatile oils (linalool, cineole, camphor) that give the cup its character. Enjoy it as a ritual: slow sips, a dim room, a quiet moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe aromatic compress ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a strong batch (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, steep 10 minutes), let it cool to lukewarm, then soak a clean washcloth in the tea. Wring out the excess and lay the compress over your forehead or the back of your neck. The cool, aromatic oils (linalool from Lavender, cineole from Rosemary) make for a soothing, fragrant moment. A folk practice that has been around as long as the herbs themselves. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256287609154,"sku":"SQ6294315","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256287641922,"sku":"SQ6294316","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/f-migraines-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/collections\/calm-sleep-6447456.jpg?v=1780016857","url":"https:\/\/ybtco.mom\/collections\/calm-sleep.oembed","provider":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}