Drift

10 PM. The house is quiet. Your phone is finally face-down.

This is the only part of the day Drift is made for.

Why We Built a Herbal Tea for Sleep

Most evenings don't really end. They just get interrupted by sleep, while the mind is still half-thinking about tomorrow's list.

We wanted a herbal tea for sleep that actually signals the day is over — not through sedation, but through ritual. The warmth, the smell, the five minutes of doing nothing else while it steeps. That pause is often doing as much work as the tea itself.

What's in the Cup

Chamomile and lemon balm form the base — the two botanicals most associated with winding down, and for good reason; they've been part of evening routines in many cultures for a very long time. Passion flower and lavender follow, quiet and floral, adding to that same calm without adding sharpness.

Fennel, oat straw, and rose buds round out the body of the blend. Borage flower, violet flower, and linden flower add the last, softest layer — mostly for aroma and gentleness rather than any single dominant flavour. A touch of licorice root adds sweetness, without a single grain of sugar in the blend.

Fourteen ingredients in total. Every one chosen for the same job: helping the body understand that the day is done.

A Calming Bedtime Tea, Not a Sedative

Drift won't knock you out, and it isn't meant to. It's a calming bedtime tea in the truest sense of the phrase — something that supports the wind-down your body is already trying to do at the end of the day, rather than forcing it.

Think of it as a signal, not a switch. The tea doesn't do the work alone; the ritual of making it, and the ten minutes of quiet that come with it, matter just as much.

Why This Blend Has More Ingredients Than the Others

Drift is our most layered blend — fourteen botanicals, more than Bliss's eight. That's intentional. An evening wind-down tea has more to do: calm the body, settle the mind, and still taste good enough that you want to finish the cup instead of leaving half of it to go cold.

Each layer — chamomile and lemon balm at the base, the florals in the middle, licorice root at the very end — is there to keep the blend from tasting flat or overly medicinal, which is a common problem with sleep-focused teas.

How to Brew It

88–90°C — slightly under a full boil, so the more delicate flowers don't turn bitter. Steep for 7 minutes. Dim the lights while you wait, if you can. It sounds like a small thing, but it helps more than people expect.

Storing Drift for Freshness

Keep the pouch sealed, away from sunlight and heat, in a cool, dry cupboard. Drift's floral ingredients — lavender, violet flower, rose — are among the more delicate botanicals we use, so a tight seal matters more here than in most blends. Stored properly, it keeps for up to 18 months from the pack date.

Once opened, reseal after every use, or move it to an airtight jar if it's part of your nightly routine. A faded floral smell, rather than a faint one, is the sign it's time to replace the pouch.

Make the Ritual Your Own

Drift is built to be calming on its own, but a few small changes suit different preferences. A teaspoon of honey adds warmth and sweetness without disrupting the blend. Some customers dim the lights and brew it in the same cup each night — a small, repeated cue that seems to help the ritual stick.

What we'd avoid: brewing it too strong in an attempt to feel sleepier faster. Drift works with repetition and routine, not concentration. A consistent nightly cup does more than one very strong one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Drift make me fall asleep immediately?
No — it's not a sedative, and we don't claim it is. It's designed to support a calm wind-down, as part of an evening routine, not to act as a sleep aid on its own.

Is Drift safe to drink every night?
Drift is a food-grade herbal blend intended for regular enjoyment. If you're pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition, please check with a healthcare professional before adding any new herbal tea to your routine.

What time should I drink Drift?
Most customers brew it 30 to 60 minutes before bed, as part of winding down rather than right before turning off the lights.

Is Drift suitable during pregnancy?
Drift contains Ashwagandha root and other botanicals not typically recommended during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before drinking Drift if you are pregnant or nursing.

Can children drink Drift?
Drift is formulated for adults. For children, please speak with a pediatrician before introducing any new herbal blend.

Can I add honey to Drift?
Yes — honey is a common, simple addition. See "Make the Ritual Your Own" above.

How long does one pouch last?
Most customers find a 100g pouch lasts two to three weeks with nightly use.

What's the shelf life of Drift, and how should I store it?
Up to 18 months unopened, kept cool, dry, and away from light. See "Storing Drift for Freshness" above.

Does Drift interact with sleep medication or sedatives?
Chamomile, one of Drift's main ingredients, has been associated with increased drowsiness when combined with sleep medication or sedatives. If you take any prescription sleep aid, please check with your doctor before adding Drift to your routine.

Can I be allergic to any of Drift's ingredients?
Drift contains chamomile, which belongs to the daisy family. If you're allergic to ragweed, marigolds, chrysanthemums, or daisies, please check with a doctor before trying Drift.

How many cups of Drift can I drink per day?
Most customers have one cup in the evening as part of their wind-down routine. If you'd like a second cup, keep total daily intake moderate — around 1–2 cups is typical.

Does Drift interact with any other medications?
Some botanicals in Drift, including chamomile, may interact with blood thinners or other regular prescriptions. If you're on any medication, please check with your doctor before drinking Drift regularly.

Is it safe to drink Drift every night, long-term?
Drift is made from food-grade botanicals intended for regular, moderate use. Most healthy adults tolerate it well as a nightly ritual — if you have an ongoing health condition or take daily medication, check with your doctor first.

The Rest You Actually Deserve

That's not just a tagline. Most evenings, rest gets pushed to the very end of the to-do list — after the dishes, after the last email, after everything else. Drift is a small, deliberate way of moving it earlier.

Find Drift on our Products page, and see the rest of the evening ritual for yourself.