Best teas to relax and unwind
61 teas
Not every calm cup has to be a bedtime one. From floral herbals to gentle low-caffeine greens, these teas are the ones people reach for to slow an afternoon down or take the edge off a long day.
Our top 3 picks
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Sencha
Green tea
Calm alertness · Gentle focus

Jasmine
Green tea
Gentle relaxation · Fresh feeling

Matcha
Matcha
Sustained energy · Calm alertness

Tieguanyin
Oolong tea
Balance · Sense of well-being

Dong Ding
Oolong tea
Calm · Comfort

Pai Mu Tan
White tea
Softness · Light relaxation

Silver Needle
White tea
Calm · Softness

Rooibos
Rooibos
Relaxation · Caffeine-free

Lavender
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Calm

Long Jing (Dragon Well)
Green tea
Calm alertness · Clarity

Genmaicha
Green tea
Softness · Comfort

Wuyi Oolong
Oolong tea
Calm · Gentle focus

Vanilla Rooibos
Rooibos
Relaxation · Comfort

Fennel
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Calm

Decaf Chai
Chai
Comfort · Caffeine-free warmth

Gyokuro
Green tea
Calm alertness · Gentle focus

Hojicha
Green tea
Calm · Gentle relaxation

Milk Oolong
Oolong tea
Calm · Sense of well-being

Shou Pu-erh
Pu-erh tea
Comfort · Digestive comfort

Junshan Yinzhen
Yellow tea
Calm alertness · Clarity

Sleep Blend
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Calm

Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Herbal infusion
Calm alertness · Balance

Honeybush
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Comfort

Lemon Verbena
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Relaxation

Rose
Herbal infusion
Gentle relaxation · Calm

Darjeeling White
White tea
Calm · Gentle focus

Moonlight White
White tea
Relaxation · Calm

Shou Mei
White tea
Gentle relaxation · Comfort

Calm Blend
Herbal infusion
Calm · Light relaxation

Digestion Blend
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Calm

Butterfly Pea Flower
Herbal infusion
Calm · Relaxation

Chrysanthemum
Herbal infusion
Calm · Gentle relaxation

Elderberry
Herbal infusion
Comfort · Sense of well-being

Elderflower
Herbal infusion
Calm · Comfort

Liu Bao
Dark tea
Digestive comfort · Warmth

Scottish Breakfast
Black tea
Strong wake-up · Energy

Nettle
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Balance

Alishan
Oolong tea
Gentle focus · Calm alertness

Baozhong
Oolong tea
Gentle focus · Clarity

Passionflower
Herbal infusion
Calm · Relaxation

Sage
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Calm

Valerian
Herbal infusion
Calm · Relaxation

Kukicha
Green tea
Calm · Gentle relaxation

Huoshan Huang Ya
Yellow tea
Gentle focus · Calm alertness

Ceylon Nuwara Eliya
Black tea
Clarity · Gentle energy

Nokcha (Korean Green Tea)
Green tea
Calm alertness · Focus

Lotus Tea
Green tea
Gentle relaxation · Calm alertness

Bancha
Green tea
Gentle relaxation · Digestive comfort

Tamaryokucha
Green tea
Calm alertness · Gentle focus

GABA Oolong
Oolong tea
Gentle relaxation · Digestive comfort

Gong Mei
White tea
Gentle relaxation · Comfort

Mengding Huangya
Yellow tea
Gentle focus · Calm alertness

Aged Sheng Pu-erh
Pu-erh tea
Calm alertness · Digestive comfort

Licorice
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Sense of well-being

Thyme
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Calm

Throat Coat Blend
Herbal infusion
Comfort · Sense of well-being

Pregnancy-Friendly Blend
Herbal infusion
Calm · Digestive feeling

Raspberry Leaf
Herbal infusion
Balance · Relaxation
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a calming tea and a sleep tea?
Sleep teas are strictly caffeine-free evening infusions. Calming teas are broader: some have a little caffeine and suit any hour where you want to slow down without napping.
Does the ritual matter as much as the tea?
For many people, yes — the pause to brew, hold and sip a warm cup is itself a mindful break. The tea sets the flavor; the ritual sets the pace.


