Sleepytime Extra Wellness Tea

Ok, the guy that used to do Double Dare hosts a show on the Food Channel called Unwrapped. They did a segment on Celestial Seasonings. That inspired me to try this one. Some reviewed this as medicinal smelling. I did not get that. It smells mainly of spearmint. You may recall I hate spearmint tea. That said, it works in this one. The mint is not overdone and is followed by and surrounded by lemongrass. I can’t believe they go together but I like it. I added splenda and I cannot single out the appley chamomile or the lightly bitter valerian.

It did not knock me out. I could feel it. It did relax my brain so I feel asleep easily and awoke 8 hours later feeling refreshed. I like the taste of Two Leaves Better Rest more but Sleepytime Extra is half the price and available at Wally World. Looks like this may take up residence in my stash.

This is the only herbal I drink. Helps me relax when I’m feeling too wired to go to bed. So… that said… goodnight, internet!

i don’t know what it is with this tea, it never does anything for me, but i still keep drinking it!

i believe this tea has potential for some people! i believe for some the valerian (the “extra” in sleepy time extra) works and it’s enough to help lull them in to sleep. i am not one of those people >:( i have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and usually average about 2-5 hours a night. so yeah, basically insomniac – which is why i had such high hopes for this tea! it does, only on occasion, help calm my nerves if they’re feeling particularly restless. i do however drink this fairly frequently, and always have a box in my cupboard, if only as a last resort.

the taste…well, when i first started drinking it i found it absolutely offensive. the closest thing i can describe it to would be a foot. i REALLY did not like the taste or smell, but over time have gotten used to it and now the scent is synonymous with bedtime. if you’re looking for something to help you sleep, i think this would be the tea to try, but if you’re like me and the regular chamomile or valerian don’t seem to help, try something with kava or tulsi in them. i’ve had really positive experiences with both :D

Smells: spicy & very strongly of a medicine like aroma but not in a bad sense.
Tastes: lightly sweet, smooth & complete
Awesome tea to unwind with at the end of the day ♥

This is my go to tea at night. I enjoy the valerian root in it and the chamomile flavor is great! I usually steep two bags for a stronger effect so I can have a good nights rest….

While I never tried Sleepytime and Sleepytime Extra side-by-side the taste difference is minimal as it does not come off as any difference in the cup. But watch out as a single cup of Sleeptime Extra is much quicker acting than two cups of Sleeptime, so I would only recommend drinking this if you are ready to go to sleep very soon.

I enjoyed the flavors in this tea. I have to be very careful with chamomile in a tea as I’m not generally a huge fan. But the flavors in this one seem very well-balanced. Bonus is that, yes, it did help me get to sleep.

I’m about 3/4 of the way into my cup, and definitely feeling a lot more relaxed – not quite ready to doze off, but it’s definitely doing its job. The taste… eh. I’m not a fan of chamomile, but there are enough other ingredients with it to make it tolerable.

This tea is delicious! I’ve just begun drinking it, so I’m not sure if the valerian is working yet, but I’m hoping that it will help me get a restful sleep. The flavour is delicious – delicate with a spicy undertone.

This box cracks me up – “plus just a little ‘extra’”

Anyway, this tea is quite delicious, and I do notice a prominent calming/mind-altering effect.

I am considering growing valerian (the “extra” ingredient). Apparently one can harvest the root and brew it. Has anybody tried this?

Perfectly mild and soothing before bed.

Frankly I only drink this for medicinal purposes, not taste. It’s fine; it’s a chamomile herbal tea that tastes like bagged chamomile tea does, you know? But the Valerian in this really does help me when I get my bouts of insomnia, so I keep it on hand for when sleeplessness rears its ugly head. I brew this quite strong, drink hot.

Wow! I am really impressed. I’m drinking it right now so I can’t attest to how fast it relaxes and puts you to sleep, but the taste alone is great compared to a pure chamomile tea or similar teas from other brands. This is definitely my new bedtime tea!

i keep this on stock and notice the stores only keep one or two i stock..but I love this tea..have it most nights..and have the best dreams!

I don’t even add honey anymore…the smell, the taste…very calming and I relax..right away

I loved Sleepytime original, but ran out. My husband was kind enough to pick this one up for me, insisting I needed the ‘Extra’ boost.

It’s a good tea, a tad bit medicinal if your not a fan of mint. But the smell is calming, and makes me really want to sleep by just smelling it.

I think it tastes phenomenal with a little squit of honey to sweeten it, only if you require it though.

Leaves my mouth a little dry feeling, I don’t know if it actually makes me sleepy though. I do know it give me a little bit of indigestion though.

This tea is very light and has a slight mint taste, not too overwhelming. It is great with sugar, but does not hold up to milk. The valerian root is helpful for relaxation and is nice to drink before bed.

With a previous admitted love for Sleepytime, I couldn’t help also tossing in this one. I have it for those nights I really can’t find a way to unwind. It helps at a great low level. The flavor of the chamomile and mints, both other ones I’ve obviously loved due to other reviews, comforting and I find it goes best with a book and low lighting.