Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra Tea, 20-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6)

by Celestial Seasonings

Product Features

• Case of six boxes, each box containing 20 tea bags (total of 120 tea bags)
• Contains the potent herb valerian
• Naturally caffeine-free; contains all-natural ingredients
• Packaging features whimsical original artwork; stringless teabags help reduce waste
• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Product Description

About the Brand

In 1969, 19-year-old Mo Siegel and his friend Wyck Hay found a bountiful harvest of wild herbs growing around Boulder, Colorado. With friends and wives helping, they picked the herbs and produced 500 pounds of their first blend, called MO's 36 Herb Tea. It was packaged in hand-sewn muslin bags and sold to a local health food store. Hay's brother, John, joined the partnership in 1971. The entrepreneurs set up shop in an old barn outside of Boulder, and they expanded their market to stores throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and the East Coast. The partners also began buying herbs rather than picking everything themselves, and the dream of a national herb tea company slowly began to materialize. This dream was reinforced when Red Zinger Herb Tea was introduced in January 1972 and was an immediate sensation. It remains one of the best-selling Celestial teas.

The company continued to grow and revolutionize the tea industry. Herb teas had previously been perceived as only of medicinal significance, but Celestial Seasonings introduced herb teas as flavorful, healthy beverages, virtually creating the modern tea industry. Celestial Seasonings solidified its sources for obtaining ingredients, such as hibiscus flowers and chamomile, by working closely with herb farmers from the Pacific Northwest to the exotic Far East. This forward thinking attracted the attention of food industry giant Kraft, Inc., which bought Celestial Seasonings in 1984. Kraft's guidance brought Celestial Seasonings to the attention of new consumers, further strengthening its lead in the herb tea industry while also introducing a gourmet line of traditional, or black, teas. In September 1988, Kraft sold Celestial Seasonings back to its management, returning the tea company to independent ownership. The company remains headquartered in Boulder, in the corporate facility on Sleepytime Drive.

The company, in 1991, experienced the exciting return of its original founder and leader, Mo Siegel, as chairman and chief executive officer. Since then, the company has expanded upon its herbal expertise bringing to market successful lines of Green, Wellness, Organic, and Chai teas. In 2000, Celestial joined forces with the Hain Food Group, maker of many top-selling natural foods brands. Today, serving more than 1.2 billion cups of tea per year, Celestial Seasonings is the largest herb tea manufacturer in North America and is expanding internationally at a rapid rate. Assured of Celestial Seasonings leadership position in the herb tea industry, Mo retired in September 2002 to fulfill another dream: to finish hiking the last set of 14,000-foot Colorado mountains he has yet to climb.

Celestial Seasonings' Mission:

To create and sell healthful, naturally oriented products that nurture people's bodies and uplift their souls. Their products must be:

• superior in quality
• of good value
• beautifully artistic
• philosophically inspiring

In their own words: "Our role is to play an active part in making this world a better place by unselfishly serving the public. We can have a significant impact on making people's lives happier and healthier through their use of our products."

Product Description

Herbal Supplement. Caffeine free. Valerian makes it extra! More powerful than sleepytime, with added valerian--that's what makes it extra! Maybe you've always enjoyed Sleepytime Tea to help you unwind at the end of the day. Now for those nights when you need extra help getting to sleep, we've developed Sleepytime Extra. This powerfully effective Wellness tea contains a potent herb not found in Sleepytime-Valerian-that promotes extra fast, restful, natural sleep. Valerian is a folklore favorite used for centuries to soothe the mind and body at bedtime. And the calming flavor of spearmint and orange blossom is good for your spirit. This product contains all-natural herbs and flavors, and no artificial colors or preservatives. Gluten free. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease).

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 6 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E65OQA
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,481 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #26 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beverages > Coffee, Tea & Cocoa > Tea > Herbal Tea

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A NATURAL CURE FOR INSOMNIA THAT WORKS!, February 16, 2007

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Ivy Claire, RN "Namaste" (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra Tea, 20-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I've had difficulty falling asleep since my college days. Once I entered my mid-30's the insomnia became more frequent. Melatonin and valerian pills did not work unless taken at levels that left me with a morning hangover effect. L-Tryptophan, 5-HTP, and GABA were ineffective. I have also tried numerous prescription (sleep is necessary to get through nursing school) and OTC medications that are used to treat insomnia. Most left me with a headache or excessive daytime sleepiness (zombie mode). I first tried Sleepytime Extra (Sleepytime and other chamomile teas do not work for me)about 6 weeks ago, and each time I drink it I become sleepy within 15 minutes. Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra works like a charm! The 25mg of Valerian root works synergistically with the chamomile and tilia estrella. I'm stocking up before the FDA comes down on valerian like it did kava kava. I also recommend 30-60 minutes of sunlight in a.m. hours, because many people are unaware that they have DSPS (Delayed Sleep Phase Insomnia).

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Minty Chamomile for Sweet Dreams, September 26, 2006

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra Tea, 20-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

Valerian and Chamomile are blended with spearmint leaves, lemon grass, hawthorn berries and orange blossoms to create a delicious tea to savor late at night before you drift off into dreams. This tea is much more effective than regular Sleepytime and I can say this because my sleep cycle has been fairly regular with much fewer nights of tossing and turning. You may also find that your mood the next day is rather mild and you feel more relaxed in general. This could be due to getting a good night's sleep for a change or it could be that the valerian has a lasting effect. Valerian is a very effective herb if you can't get to sleep and this tea is highly recommended for insomnia. Unlike sleeping pills, you won't feel groggy the next morning. Blend in a little lavender or orange blossom honey to enhance this deliciously mild minty tea.

~The Rebecca Review

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS STUFF!, August 31, 2006

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Shelly (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Extra Tea, 20-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

This product is a great evening tea to help you relax and gently eases you too sleep. Before this I was taking harsh medicines like Tylenol PM's and such and always woke up feeling worse than before I went to bed! Not with the tea! Let me clarify, it will not knock you out, but just help to relax you.