Organic herbal tea company, Pukka Herbs invites you to improve the quality of your sleep with its global bestselling organic Night Time tea. Expertly blended by Sebastian Pole, Pukka’s Co-Founder and Medical Herbalist, this nourishing and soothing night-time blend is perfect to support a peaceful night’s sleep.
Made with a sleepy crush of organic oatflower, soothing lavender and fragrant limeflower – plus one of nature’s best-kept sleep secrets, valerian – this makes for the perfect bedtime blend. Naturally caffeine-free and created using 100% ethically grown, organic ingredients, Pukka’s Night Time tea is sure to be a welcome addition to your bedtime ritual.
Available from Waitrose, ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Co-op, Amazon, Whole Foods and Holland & Barrett.
A multi-country study commissioned by Pukka Herbs found that, across the five countries surveyed, 42% of people experience poor quality sleep and feelings of overtiredness as a result of stress. Furthermore, roughly 62% of adults worldwide feel that they don’t sleep well
Whilst sleep satisfaction patterns and time asleep varies from country to country, one thing that’s consistent is that, on average, people worldwide don’t get enough.
Euan MacLennan, Herbal & Sustainability Director at Pukka Herbs and Medical Herbalist at an integrated NHS practice in London said:
“Getting a good night’s sleep is just as important for our health as eating well and getting enough exercise. But it’s much more often neglected. As well as killing our energy, poor sleep is linked to more serious health conditions such as weight gain, depression and even increased risk of dementia.
“Luckily, there’s plenty we can do to help ourselves. Together with the right sleep environment and some simple lifestyle changes, plants and herbs can be fantastic for supporting us in getting a good night’s sleep. Whether you’re suffering with sleeplessness, trying to adapt to a new sleep pattern, or just need to get a good night’s rest, herbs can give you a helping hand.”
Meet our hero herbs:
Valerian: A popular sleep-supporting herb helps to ground and settle the nervous system encouraging undisturbed sleep
Oat flower: One of the most nourishing and calming herbs which restores frazzled nerves
Chamomile: Everyone’s favourite night-time herb, chamomile also helps to calm and soothe the digestive system.
Limeflower: The lime tree, and more specifically its sweet-smelling flowers, has been used for centuries for its calming and restorative properties. Limeflower can offer the body gentle support in times of need and also help with feelings of restlessness.
Lavender: Nature’s most well-known sleepy herb, lavender helps to promote a more restful sleep and prevent frequent waking.
Euan’s three top tips for a restful night’s sleep:
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Get out and about – daylight is key to regulating daily sleep patterns as exposure to natural light helps us stay in tune with our circadian rhythm to support the body’s natural balance of hormones, including melatonin. Morning daylight has been shown to be especially beneficial to supporting getting better sleep, so, if you can, try to get out in the early morning or even late afternoon for a walk or run to absorb some natural daylight.
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Eat earlier – Ayurveda (the ‘science of wellbeing’ that developed in India over 5000 years ago) sees that our digestive capacity rapidly diminishes after sunset. A good rule of thumb for the best time to eat dinner is at least two to three hours before getting into bed, so enjoy a light dinner by 7pm so digestion doesn’t disturb you getting to sleep.
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Set up a good wind-down routine – at least one hour before bed, turn off all your devices or leave them in another room (and keep them out of the bedroom at night). For the last 30 minutes or so, do something you find really relaxing such as having a warm bath, or reading a book. Brew a cup of your Night Time tea and get ready to enjoy your sleep again.
