How much caffeine is in Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea?

Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea?

Target 95°C (203°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea be extracted?

Extract for 10-15 minutes covered using Glass Teapot (Covered to trap heavy volatile compounds), at a ratio of 4g dried root per 240ml water, prepared at Cut Root Pieces. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea?

Do not consume alongside prescription sedatives, sleep aids, or alcohol. Pungent, musky aroma can be unpleasant; best blended with peppermint, chamomile, or honey. Avoid consuming in the morning or before driving due to potential motor lag. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Polish Forest Meadows

Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea

Name: How to Brew Traditional Valerian Root Nighttime Tea
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240ml)
Cuisine: Polish Forest Meadows
Ingredients: 4 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g filtered water at 95°C; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

Valeriana

Nature's sedative: an earthy, pungent root infusion rich in valerenic acid to promote deep, restorative sleep.

An herbal infusion prepared from the dried roots of Valeriana officinalis. Notable for its strong, pungent, musky aroma, it contains valerenic acid and valeranone compounds that act directly on the brain's sleep pathways to encourage deep r…

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessLow

acidityVery low

bitternessHigh

bodyHigh

aromaModerate

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

No distinct note recorded here — the aroma reads as moderate rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

moderate aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

Pungent Root Muski

restrained sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

clear body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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