Midnight Trance Herbal Tea

Description:

A deep rest potion of valerian root, passionflower, lemon balm & rose petals, classic night herbs for quieting the nervous system and softening the heart.

Taste Profile

Below is a pure sensory taste profile, assuming hot, unsweetened, and carefully brewed to avoid over extraction.

Aroma

Deep, earthy, and distinctly herbal. Valerian root dominates the nose with musky, root cellar and damp wood notes. Lemon balm lifts the aroma slightly with a soft lemon herb freshness, while rose petals add a faint floral air. Passionflower contributes a dry, meadow like background.

First Sip

Immediately grounded and earthy. Valerian leads with its unmistakable rooty, slightly funky depth, followed quickly by lemon balm’s gentle brightness, which keeps the opening from feeling heavy. The first sip is calm but serious, signaling a strong herbal profile.

Mid Palate

The blend settles into balance:

Valerian provides the core. Earthy, musky, and mildly bitter.

Passionflower adds dryness and structure, slightly grassy and grounding.

Lemon balm softens the center, bringing a mild citrus herbal clarity.

Rose petals round the edges, contributing a subtle floral smoothness rather than overt flavor. The palate feels cohesive, with depth rather than complexity.

Aromatic Layer

Low, muted aromatics dominate. Valerian stays firmly in the base register, while rose and lemon balm float lightly above as a soft herbal floral veil. Aromatics feel subdued and calming, never bright or perfumed.

Body

Medium body. The mouthfeel is smooth but slightly weighty, with a gentle dryness from passionflower and valerian. It feels settling and steady rather than light or refreshing.

Sweetness

Very low natural sweetness. Any sweetness comes faintly from rose and lemon balm, but the overall profile remains earthy and savory herbal.

Bitterness

Low to moderate. Valerian contributes a mild, rooty bitterness that lingers gently. Passionflower adds dryness rather than sharp bitterness. The bitterness feels intentional and calming, not aggressive.

Finish

Long, earthy, and quiet. Valerian’s root character lingers most, slowly fading into a soft herbal echo with a hint of floral smoothness. The finish feels heavy lidded and settling.

Overall Impression

A deep, earthy, and powerfully calming herbal infusion. This is not a delicate or pretty tea, it is purposeful and grounding. Valerian anchors the profile with unmistakable root depth, while lemon balm and rose soften and smooth the experience.

Herbs & Traditional Associations:

Valerian Root- Historically valued for its sedative qualities, long used to encourage sleep.

Passionflower- Traditionally brewed to still the mind & calm nervous energy. 

Lemon Balm- Said to uplift and soothe the spirit. 

Rose Petals- Associated with heart healing & gentle comfort.