Actually tastes good AND got me ready for sleep
I'm pretty impressed with these little packets of Unwind tea. Here's what I noticed about them...<br /><br />** FLAVOR **<br />This is probably the most important factor for me, since I already know I can take mushroom-based supplements as pills, and I already know there are calming bedtime teas that are tasty. So if you're going to combine them, you'd better not mess up the flavor.<br /><br />Thankfully, this tea is actually pretty good! It has a rich, dark flavor that stands up well on its own. I did try adding a splash of milk to it too, but I actually preferred it plain.<br /><br />I'm not saying it's my new favorite tea, but it's absolutely enjoyable as hot drink before bed.<br /><br />** CONVENIENCE **<br />Obviously it's packaged into individual packets, which is convenient. However, I was more concerned about how well it would dissolve into water. Thankfully, it was easy! I poured the powder into a cup of hot water, and it immediately started dissolving into the liquid. I gave it a good stir, and it was done. No need to keep stirring it; no leftover bits on the bottom of the cup. Easy peasy.<br /><br />** EFFECTIVENESS **<br />I made my drink around 8:30pm, as I was just getting ready to put my kids to bed. I sipped it for the next hour or so as I got things ready, and I could feel myself getting into a more restful state as I went along. I wouldn't say I was getting drowsy, but just more relaxed and calm. I also slept pretty hard that night. I'm sure it will work better or worse depending on other factors going on during the day, but in general it does seem to help ease my body on toward sleep.<br /><br />If you're curious, here's the complete list of ingredients from the side of the package:<br />- Organic Reishi Fruiting Body Extract<br />- Organic Chaga Fruiting Body Extract<br />- Albion® Magnesium Bisgylcinate Chelate<br />- Organic Chamomile Flower Extract<br />- Organic Peppermint Leaf Extract<br />- L-Theanine<br />- Organic Passion Flower Extract<br />- Organic Monk Fruit Extract
Rating: 4 stars