Last updated: October 2026
Pukka Night Time is an organic, caffeine-free herbal tea. When we checked Pukka’s UK website in October 2026, it listed oat flowering tops (30%), chamomile, licorice root, lavender (14%), limeflower (10%), tulsi and valerian root (4.9%). Each 1g bag works out at roughly 49mg of valerian.
Facts below come from Pukka’s own site; this isn’t a review, and Evopure isn’t connected with Pukka.
What’s in Pukka Night Time tea?
A 20-bag box weighs 20g, so about 1g per bag:
| Ingredient | Share of blend | Per 1g bag (our estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Oat flowering tops | 30% | About 300mg |
| Lavender flower | 14% | About 140mg |
| Limeflower | 10% | About 100mg |
| Valerian root | 4.9% | About 49mg |
| Chamomile, licorice root, tulsi | Not stated | Not stated |
Pukka labels it organic (Soil Association), vegan and kosher. It has no gluten ingredients, though Pukka flags the oat tops for very sensitive people.
How much valerian is in Pukka Night Time?
About 49mg per bag (4.9% of 1g). The European Medicines Agency’s traditional-use guidance for valerian root tea gives a single dose of 0.3g to 3g, half to one hour before bed, so one bag holds about a sixth of the lowest dose. Valerian is one of seven herbs here, not the main one. See our valerian root guide.
Does Pukka Night Time tea have caffeine?
No. Pukka says its teas are naturally caffeine free unless they contain green tea, black tea or cocoa, and Night Time has none. See how long caffeine lasts.
Pukka Night Time Berry and other night teas
| Tea (UK, Oct 2026) | Valerian? | Main herbs listed |
|---|---|---|
| Night Time | Yes, 4.9% | Oat tops, chamomile, lavender, limeflower |
| Night Time Berry | Not listed | Chamomile 25.5%, hibiscus 20%, lavender, berries |
| Night Time Apple Chai | Not listed | Chamomile 37%, limeflower, apple, lemon balm |
Night Time Berry’s current UK ingredients list has no valerian, though its page description and older packs mention valerian, so check your box. Pukka Night Time capsules are no longer made: Pukka stopped its supplements in June 2023. For other blends, see best tea for sleep.
How and when to drink it
Pukka suggests one bag per mug (about 250ml) of freshly boiled water, infused 5 to 10 minutes, or up to 15 for a stronger cup. Half to one hour before bed fits the valerian guidance and leaves time for a last loo trip. Calories are negligible.
Does Pukka Night Time tea work?
No trial has tested this tea. The research on its herbs is mixed:
- Valerian: a 2006 review of 16 trials (1,093 people) found it might improve sleep quality, but most studies had design problems; the most rigorous trials show no clear difference from placebo.
- Chamomile: a 2024 review of 10 trials (772 people) found better sleep quality scores. See chamomile tea.
- Lavender tea: one trial in 80 postnatal women found less fatigue after two weeks, gone by four. See lavender for sleep.
A 2015 review of herbal medicines for insomnia found no significant difference from placebo. So a cup may help a little as part of a wind-down routine. The EMA says valerian works gradually, over 2 to 4 weeks; there is no data for the tea.
Licensed herbal sleep remedies carry the MHRA’s THR mark, based on 30 years of traditional use; a tea is sold as a food.
The NHS says see a GP if changing your habits hasn’t helped, you’ve had trouble sleeping for months, or it is affecting daily life. See our insomnia guide and how to stay asleep.
If you like the idea: our options
Evopure doesn’t make a tea, but these suit an evening routine:
- Sleep CBD Oil: broad spectrum CBD (0% THC) with passion flower. CBD isn’t a treatment for sleep problems. See passion flower benefits and passionflower for sleep.
- Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex: magnesium bisglycinate and citrate (148mg magnesium per serving) with L-theanine, chamomile and oat straw. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue. See magnesium for sleep.
- Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex: a reishi hot chocolate. It contains a little natural caffeine from the cacao, so it suits earlier in the evening rather than right before bed.
The FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication.
Side effects and who should check first
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pukka says its teas are safe, but suggests advice first for three licorice-named blends. The NHS advises avoiding liquorice root teas in pregnancy, and the EMA doesn’t recommend valerian. Ask your midwife. We don’t recommend our products during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Children: the EMA doesn’t recommend valerian under 12. Our products are for adults only.
- Driving and medicines: valerian may impair driving (EMA). Ask a pharmacist if you take sleep or anxiety medicine.
- Blood pressure: Pukka says licorice levels in most of its teas are too low to matter unless you drink many bags daily.
More: natural sleep aids ranked by evidence, melatonin in the UK and sleep gifts.
FAQs
Does Pukka Night Time tea have caffeine?
No. Pukka says it is naturally caffeine free.
How much valerian is in Pukka Night Time tea?
Valerian root is 4.9% of the blend, roughly 49mg in each 1g bag by our estimate.
How long does Pukka Night Time tea take to work?
There is no data on the tea. Traditional valerian guidance suggests half to one hour before bed, with effects building over 2 to 4 weeks.
Is Pukka Night Time tea safe in pregnancy?
Pukka says yes, but the NHS advises avoiding liquorice root teas in pregnancy, so ask your midwife first.
Does Pukka Night Time Berry contain valerian?
The current UK ingredients list doesn’t include valerian. Older packs did, so check your box.
Sources
- Pukka Herbs UK. Night Time, Night Time Berry, Night Time Apple Chai and FAQ (checked 23 October 2026).
- European Medicines Agency. Valerian root (Valerianae radix) herbal monograph.
- NHS. Insomnia and Foods to avoid in pregnancy.
- MHRA. Traditional herbal registration (THR).
- Bent S, et al. (2006). Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PMID 17145239.
- Taibi DM, et al. (2007). A systematic review of valerian as a sleep aid: safe but not effective. PMID 17517355.
- Kazemi A, et al. (2024). Effects of chamomile on sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PMID 39106912.
- Chen SL, Chen CH (2015). Effects of lavender tea on fatigue, depression, and maternal-infant attachment in sleep-disturbed postnatal women. PMID 26523950.
- Leach MJ, Page AT (2015). Herbal medicine for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PMID 25644982.
General information, not medical advice. Evopure is not connected with Pukka Herbs. Always check the label on your box.
