Collection
Tea for Relaxation
Wind down with teas known for L-theanine and a gentle, low-caffeine character — white teas, aged oolongs and soft florals.
大红袍 Dà Hóng PáoStandard
2024 · Wuyi Star / Mingquan 2024 · Wuyi Star / Mingquan · Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
大红袍 Dà Hóng PáoPremium
2024 · Wuyi Star / Mingquan 2024 · Wuyi Star / Mingquan · Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
大红袍 Dà Hóng PáoSelected
2024 · Wuyi Star / Mingquan 2024 · Wuyi Star / Mingquan · Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
天授 Tenju Ceremonial Matcha
2024 · Marukyu Koyamaen 2024 · Marukyu Koyamaen · Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
When the day is too loud, a cup of the right tea does more than any herbal tisane. White teas like Silver Needle and White Peony are naturally low in caffeine and rich in the amino acid L-theanine, which produces calm alertness without drowsiness. Aged oolongs bring a softer, rounder mouthfeel that encourages slower sipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tea is best for unwinding in the evening? +
White tea (Silver Needle, White Peony) is the usual answer — it is the lowest in caffeine of all true teas and highest in L-theanine per gram.
Does tea actually help with sleep? +
Tea won't sedate you, but the L-theanine combined with a relaxed ritual (warm cup, slow sipping) reliably lowers stress markers. Choose white or aged tea after 4pm.
Is decaf tea the same thing? +
No — decaffeination strips most of the catechins and aroma compounds. A naturally low-caffeine tea is a much better cup.