So what is it about Marley’s that will put you in such a mellow mood? Mostly it’s the combination of chamomile and valerian root, two herbal ingredients that are commonly used as a relaxant. You’ll see them frequently included in bedtime tea blends as they both promote drowsiness, which is why this tea also comes with a warning label. It’s not considered safe for children or woman who are nursing or pregnant and probably shouldn’t be consumed if you’re driving or operating heavy machinery. If you’re taking any medication you’ll want to talk with your doctor before trying this tea as some of the ingredients may interfere with prescription medications.
I can tell you from personal experience the combination of valerian root and my seizure medication won’t just mellow me out, it will knock me flat on my behind for hours at a time. This makes it the perfect tea to drink when I’m suffering from travel related insomnia. I’m sure I’m not the only one who can’t get comfortable in a hotel bed, so those of you who have trouble sleeping on the road may want to give this tea a try. Just keep in mind that the flavor is much like any other bottled green tea on the market, it tastes more like sweetener than tea. In this case the liberal use of honey tends to mask the odd, unappealing flavor of the valerian root, so I actually consider this to be a good thing.
You can read the full review on my blog:
http://www.notstarvingyet.com/index/2016/5/31/tuesday-tea-green-tea-with-honey-marleys-mellow-mood
