Relax Tea

Pukka Herbs Relax Herbal Tea contains organic chamomile, fennel and marshmallow root tea to calm and soothe. Relax tea is a unique blend of calming herbs with fantastic soothing properties. It is best drunk in the evening to release the tension of the day.

• Chamomile flower and gotu kola leaf help you to unwind
• Fennel seed, ginger and cardamom seed ease digestion
• Marshmallow root and licorice help to settle the mind

Naturally caffeine free, 100% organically grown and ethically sourced, Pukka hopes this is the most relaxing tea you will ever taste.

 

About Chamomile
The sweetly scented Chamomile flower takes its name from the Greek words 'kamai' and 'melon' meaning 'earth apple' referring to its delicate apple like fragrance. Pukka's organic Chamomile is grown in Egypt where it is harvested annually between January and April. Chamomile has been traditionally used as a herb since the time of the ancient Egyptians. The Anglo Saxons called it 'Maythen' and celebrated it as one of their nine sacred herbs.

Used for centuries as a folk remedy, and known as a great plant to keep other garden plants healthy, Chamomile was found in abundance in cottage gardens. In Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' when Peter Rabbit had stomachache after eating too many lettuces his mother made him Chamomile tea which settled his digestion and helped him sleep. Chamomile releases a strong fragrant scent when walked on and thus was used as an aromatic strewing herb in the Middle Ages when it was also planted on green walks in gardens.

"Thank your for choosing Relax tea. It is a unique blend of calming herbs with fantastic soothing properties. I find it is best drunk in the evening to release the tension of the day. Herbs have been used to support health for thousands of years. At Pukka we create unique blends to harness their incredible potential.

• Chamomile flower and gotu kola leaf help you to unwind
• Fennel seed, ginger and cardmom seed ease digestion
• Marshmallow root and licorice help to settle the mind

"Enjoy it and stay well."

Sebastian Pole
Pukka's Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist

Pukka Herbs Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe for children to drink Pukka herbal teas?
Pukka do not recommend their teas to any child under 1 year old without the advice of a practitioner. This is just a precautionary principle as the herbs can be safely used by anyone but as children's immune systems are still immature they recommend that you take the advice of a practitioner after a face-to-face meeting.

Is it okay to take herbal remedies if I'm about to have surgery?
Pukka advise stopping herbs 7 days before surgery to avoid any complications.
All of their formulas are safe to take for surgery, but due to the associated risk of affecting blood clotting they advise that they are avoided prior to surgery.

Can I drink your teas that have licorice in if I have high blood pressure?
Essentially, Yes. All problems ever associated with licorice have been from eating excessive licorice candy sweets. There is a consensus amongst experts that a safe level of licorice consumption for most people is at least 2.5g per day. The ΓÇýculprit' is considered to be one of licorice's compounds known as Glycyrrhizic acid (GA) that can cause renal sodium retention leading to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The ΓÇýsafe' amount of 2.5g per day is arrived at by determining that consuming about 100mg/day of GA avoids any blood pressure effects. The typical GA content of licorice is in the range of about 4% for Glycyrrhiza glabra (European licorice). As the highest percentage of licorice in any of their teas is 25% (Licorice and Cinnamon tea) and the herbs in the teabag weigh a total of 2g, it means that you would have to take 5 cups a day of Licorice and Cinnamon  tea to be near to consuming 2.5g of licorice a day and arriving at the 100mg threshold. All of their other teas have less licorice.  Please see the information under ΓÇ£Are Pukka teas safe to drink during pregnancyΓÇØ for more information regarding Licorice and Glycyrrhizic Acid consumption during pregnancy.

Are your products gluten free?
Yes, all their products are gluten free.

Are your products vegetarian or vegan?
All their products are vegetarian. Chywanaprash contains honey and ghee (clarified butter). Ghee contains ghee! (Made from organic milk).

Are your teas loose or in bags?
They come in teabags that are sealed in an individual envelope, perfectly convenient for taking to work, on holiday or wherever you go!

About Pukka Teas
From the spring of Morning Time to the calm of Night Time, they've created delicious organic herbal teas to match your every mood and moment. Specially blended by master herbalist Sebastian Pole, each of their blends is full of flavour and rich in therapeutic benefit. Here at Pukka they believe that the perfect cuppa should taste incredible and leave you feeling fabulous.

Whether you need to rev up, wind down or simply indulge, they have a blend for every occasion. Keeping in balance with nature, they use herbs from fair trade, sustainable sources and enjoy long-term relationships with their farmers to ensure you get only the finest flavours. Anything less just wouldn't be Pukka. Pukka hope you enjoy drinking their teas as much as they enjoy creating them. Best wishes from everyone at Pukka!