Best low-caffeine teas for the afternoon
40 teas
The 4pm cup shouldn't cost you your night. These low- and no-caffeine picks keep the ritual going through the afternoon without carrying stimulation into bedtime.
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Pai Mu Tan
White tea
Softness · Light relaxation
Silver Needle
White tea
Calm · Softness
Lavender
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Calm
Linden
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Comfort
Hibiscus
Herbal infusion
Refreshing · Intense flavor
Genmaicha
Green tea
Softness · Comfort
Vanilla Rooibos
Rooibos
Relaxation · Comfort
Lemon Balm
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Calm
Boldo
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort
Decaf Chai
Chai
Comfort · Caffeine-free warmth
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Herbal infusion
Calm alertness · Balance
Honeybush
Herbal infusion
Relaxation · Comfort
Rosehip
Herbal infusion
Refreshing · Sense of well-being
Rose
Herbal infusion
Gentle relaxation · Calm
Barley Tea
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Sense of well-being
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
Golden Milk
Herbal infusion
Caffeine-free warmth · Comfort
Butterfly Pea Flower
Herbal infusion
Calm · Relaxation
Rooibos Chai
Chai
Caffeine-free warmth · Comfort
Chrysanthemum
Herbal infusion
Calm · Gentle relaxation
Dandelion
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Digestive feeling
Elderberry
Herbal infusion
Comfort · Sense of well-being
Elderflower
Herbal infusion
Calm · Comfort
Lemongrass
Herbal infusion
Fresh feeling · Digestive comfort
Nettle
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Balance
Passionflower
Herbal infusion
Calm · Relaxation
Sage
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Calm
Kukicha
Green tea
Calm · Gentle relaxation
Bancha
Green tea
Gentle relaxation · Digestive comfort
Gong Mei
White tea
Gentle relaxation · Comfort
Cinnamon
Herbal infusion
Digestive comfort · Caffeine-free warmth
Skin & Beauty Blend
Herbal infusion
Freshness · Sense of well-being
Pregnancy-Friendly Blend
Herbal infusion
Calm · Digestive feeling
Frequently asked questions
When should I stop drinking caffeine?
It varies by person, but a common rule of thumb is to keep stronger caffeine to the first half of the day and switch to low- or no-caffeine cups from mid-afternoon.
Which teas are naturally caffeine-free?
Herbal infusions — rooibos, chamomile, peppermint, hibiscus and friends — come from plants other than the tea bush, so they carry no caffeine at all.
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