Deep Sleep 9 (herbal tea)
Deep Sleep 9 (herbal tea)
Ingredients: Valerian root, chamomile flowers, spearmint leaf, lemon balm leaf, passionflower herb, hops flowers
Good for: Sleep and tranquility
Tastes like: A unique, but pleasant mix - biting, yet clean
Makes you feel like: You’re strapped to your bed soaring through space!
Art by: Billi French
50 grams / 36 servings (1.5 tsp per 8 oz water)
All ingredients organic and caffeine-free.
Recommended brewing: 200° for 20 minutes
Classic sleep tea
Have trouble sleeping? Try travelling in Deep Sleep 9!
Strong herbs are usually hard to stomach, and valerian root is no exception. It’s been described as “tasting like rotten gym socks,” but it’s almost certain to put you to sleep…
To overcome this inconvenient flavor, I’ve loaded the mix with spearmint, chamomile, & lemon balm. It’s a nice punch—clean yet biting...and if it bites too much, just add a little bit of honey. For a more tranquil sleeping experience, I sprinkled hops and passionflower into the blend. The trio of valerian, hops, and passionflower should leave you waking up refreshed and well rested!
Vinyl Pairing: Fripp & Eno – Evening Star (Island Records, 1975)
A seminal album in ambiance. This album really helped me when I had trouble sleeping. Evening Star is the second output from legendary record producer, Brian Eno, and King Crimson guitarist, Robert Fripp. Together they pioneered a genre using tape delay & looping techniques to construct peaceful, lingering soundscapes.
Further Listening: Michael Brook with Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois - Hybrid (1985); Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear (1976)
