5 Best CBD Tea | Loose Leaf That Melts the Day Away

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Five ounces of loose leaf with hemp leaves, moringa and turmeric — the hempiest cup on the shelf.

This is the pick for the drinker who wants hemp to be front and center, not a whisper behind the mint. The Harney & Sons tin holds 5 ounces of loose leaf built from hemp leaves and flowers, moringa, turmeric, holy basil, coconut, goji berries and nutmeg — organic on everything but the hemp itself. It is naturally caffeine-free, and the brand donates 1% of sales to environmental nonprofits as part of 1% For The Planet. You will need a strainer or a tea ball; this is a real loose leaf, not a bagged shortcut.

Flavor-wise, this one split opinions more than anything else on the list, and that is worth saying plainly. Drinkers describe a hemp-dominant profile with holy basil, turmeric and clove sitting underneath, and the moringa and goji fading into the background. Some love it: “One drinker says it relaxes you quickly.” Others find it too strong or catch a soapy finish — “it leaves a faintly soapy aftertaste and stains a countertop yellow if left to soak,” as one drinker put it, though the same person liked it enough to buy a larger bag. A few suggest adding cinnamon or ginger to round it out.

Here’s where it stands against the other loose leaf tin in this guide. The Tealyra Bedtime is a floral, chamomile-led blend — soft and light. This Harney & Sons is the opposite: herbal, earthy and unapologetically hempy. If you like the idea of a tea that tastes like a botanical mix rather than a minty bedtime cup, this is your one. And to put the size in perspective, this tin holds 5 ounces while the Pukka bags come to 1.06 ounces total.

One practical note: the tin is generous, which means if you don’t love the flavor, you’ll have a lot of it left. Several drinkers say the tin is well-mixed with no inner plastic bag, so it keeps its scent. Just keep it out of direct light and don’t leave wet bags or leaves resting on your countertop.

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Hemp seed oil tucked behind gentle spearmint — a beginner-friendly cup that never shouts.

If you’ve never had a hemp tea before and don’t want your first cup to taste like one, this is the one to try. The Pukka Peace blend steeps to a mild, balanced cup of spearmint, ashwagandha, hemp seed oil and chamomile flowers. Because it uses hemp seed oil rather than hemp leaf, the flavor is far gentler than the Harney & Sons tin — you get the aroma and the soothing quality without the earthy, grassy punch. It comes as 20 bags per pack across 3 packs, for 60 cups total. Naturally decaffeinated, and you brew it for about two minutes — or pour it over ice if you want it cold.

What people rave about is how easy it goes down. Reviewers with a sensitive palate say they cannot pick out the licorice or the ashwagandha at all, which is unusual for a blend that contains both. As one happy drinker put it: “One Pukka fan calls the spearmint-and-ashwagandha combination very soothing and calming.” Another adds that it tastes wonderful and really helps them relax. It also holds up with a spoonful of honey before bed, which several drinkers recommend.

Put it next to the Celestial Seasonings bags and the difference is herbal direction. Celestial brings chamomile, mint and lemon balm to the mug; Pukka brings spearmint, ashwagandha and hemp seed oil. Cosmetic-wise, Pukka’s three-pack boxes are the largest footprint of the bagged options here, at 11.3 x 7.09 x 3.19 inches — worth knowing if you’re short on cabinet space.

The trade-off: because it’s so mild, drinkers who want a bold, satisfying cup sometimes find it too gentle. A few note they expected more of a noticeable calming effect than they got. And as with any bagged tea, the flavor is lighter than loose leaf.

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Fifty biodegradable bags of ashwagandha, turmeric, ginger and lemongrass — the earthy sipper’s cup.

This is where the list turns from mint-and-floral into something warmer and more savory. The Luxmi Estates blend is built on ashwagandha root, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass and licorice, all USDA Certified Organic, caffeine-free, vegan and Non-GMO, with no fillers or additives. You get 50 biodegradable tea bags, and the brand is an estate operation — family-owned since 1912, sourcing ashwagandha from its own organic estates in India and giving 1% of every sale to women’s education and healthcare programs. If origin story matters to you when you buy tea, this is a genuine one.

The flavor people describe is sturdy but not overpowering, with turmeric and lemongrass leading and a mild chai-like warmth underneath — the licorice does the sweetening, so you don’t need to add sugar. A reviewer summed up the profile nicely: “One reviewer tastes mostly turmeric and lemongrass and is pleased with the aroma and flavor.” Several drinkers add a small piece of ginger for extra bite, and a few say there’s no bitterness or aftertaste at all, which is a real compliment for a turmeric-forward cup. Quality and quantity both get consistent praise.

Set it alongside the Pukka bags and you can see the split clearly: Pukka is gentle spearmint and hemp seed oil, Luxmi is earthy ashwagandha and turmeric. Two very different moods from a mug. And if you’re counting servings, the Luxmi 50-count sits above the Pukka 60-count only slightly — both give you dozens of cups, though Luxmi’s count runs about 44% lower per the manufacturer’s figures for the two packs compared here.

The genuinely mixed point here is value — some drinkers find it a touch pricier per cup than comparable blends, and a few had questions about the bag material before learning the bags are plant-based rather than plastic. Worth knowing if you specifically want a biodegradable bag you can compost.

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Eight ounces of loose leaf with chamomile, valerian and passion flower — a full bedtime ritual in a bag.

The Tealyra Bedtime is the deepest, most layered blend on the list. Eight ounces of loose leaf combine chamomile, spearmint, lemon balm, valerian, lemongrass, passion flowers, rose petals and hemp leaves. Chamomile leads the flavor, balanced by refreshing spearmint and gentle citrus, with rose petals and a light herbal finish. It is naturally caffeine-free, and the maker suggests drinking it before bed to increase relaxation. You’ll want a tea ball or strainer, and if you’re used to weak brews, this is one to scoop generously.

The ritual is the whole point here, and it’s what owners describe most vividly. One drinker who calls themselves an extreme insomnia sufferer says the tea delivers sound, solid sleep and a rested feeling even on short nights — but they also note it needs a stronger brew than the one-to-two-teaspoon suggestion on the tin, and that going back to their old tea brought the poor sleep back. Another says simply: “One drinker says she sleeps like a baby every night she makes a cup.” The soothing quality is real; drinkers describe it as calming without being sedating.

Where this beats the Celestial Seasonings bags is depth — the loose leaf pours more flavor into the cup, and the valerian and passion flower push it further toward a proper bedtime blend than the bagged options can. And where it differs from the Harney & Sons tin is direction: Harney goes earthy and hempy, Tealyra goes floral and cooling. Same format, opposite teaspoons.

The one thing to know going in: this is a pricier per-serving loose leaf, and the value drew mixed reactions from drinkers. A few also find the mint a little forward compared to a straight chamomile. Neither of those is a dealbreaker — just know the spearmint is loud in this cup.