Caffeine & Sleep
Tea

Caffeine in Peppermint / Herbal Tea

0mg
per 8 oz
0% of FDA daily max

Is that a lot?

Peppermint / Herbal Tea is 0% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 8 oz.

Peppermint / Herbal Tea
0 mg
Green tea
28 mg
Espresso
63 mg
Red Bull
80 mg
Coffee
95 mg
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed

When can I drink Peppermint / Herbal Tea and still sleep?

Your Peppermint / Herbal Tea cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Peppermint / Herbal Tea · 0 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
0 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe Peppermint / Herbal Tea: 11:00 PM

How much caffeine is in Peppermint / Herbal Tea?

Peppermint and most herbal teas are caffeine-free, carrying zero milligrams. They give you a soothing, flavorful cup with none of the stimulation of true tea or coffee.

ServingCaffeineSugar
8 oz0 mg0 g

caffeine-free

Will Peppermint / Herbal Tea affect your sleep?

With no caffeine, peppermint tea has no impact on sleep and is a perfect wind-down drink. Many people reach for it specifically to relax before bed.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Peppermint / Herbal Tea & sleep — FAQ

No, peppermint and herbal teas are caffeine-free, so they won't keep you up, they're a calming choice for the evening.

Peppermint / Herbal Tea has 0 mg per 8 oz — about 0% of the FDA’s 400 mg daily maximum for healthy adults.

It depends on your bedtime and how fast you clear caffeine. Use the calculator above to see when Peppermint / Herbal Tea drops below the ~50 mg “ok to sleep” threshold for your bedtime.

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