1. Butterfly Pea Flower (Herbal infusion)
Why now
- Shares its calm and relaxation character.
- Flavor notes in common: earthy.
- Also a herbal infusion and caffeine-free — it fits the exact same moments.
How to brew
If you don't have it
Any of the other picks on this page covers similar ground.
Tea fact
Butterfly pea tea is nature's mood ring: it brews a vivid sapphire blue, then turns purple and pink the instant you add lemon or lime, because its anthocyanin pigments react to changes in pH.
If you're looking for "something similar to Valerian", try Butterfly Pea Flower.