40 Winks, Organic
40 Winks, Organic brings honeyed honeybush, gentle chamomile and cool mint together in an herbal infusion. Steep according to the guide below and enjoy the cup hot or chilled.
Caffeine Free
Ingredients: Valerian Root, Honeybush Tea, Chamomile Flowers, Spearmint Leaves, Passion Flowers, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Blue Cornflowers
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 212°F (100°C)
- Steep time: 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Kiwi & Mint Tea Sorbet Float with 40 Winks
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g 40 Winks
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup kiwifruit, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Sugar
- 2 small scoops lemon sorbet
- ½ cup chilled plain sparkling water
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 212°F. Steep the 40 Winks for 5–7 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Stir the sugar into the tea, then chill. Mash the fruit with the fresh mint and divide between two tall glasses.
- Add the cold tea and a scoop of sorbet to each glass. Pour the sparkling water slowly down the sides and serve with spoons.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Chamomile, Lavender, Valerian. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
Product and wellness information
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