Herbal Tea
  • Mugwort Tea, loose leaf: herbal, bitter and aromatic
  • Mugwort Tea from Porter Hill, herbal and bitter
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Mugwort Tea

Mugwort leaves make an aromatic herbal infusion with a distinctly bitter character.

Caffeine
Caffeine-free
Brew
1 tsp · 100°C · 3 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
Evening, with a book
£3.70
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Weight
  • Packed by hand in Huddersfield
  • Packed by our Huddersfield team
  • Free UK delivery from £35
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50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.

100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.

200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.

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Is this your cup?

The curious: an aromatic, sage-like and properly bitter herb with a long folk history.

Perhaps not if you like your herbal tea sweet or mild. Try Organic Chamomile Tea →

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Get to know your tea.

Where the tea was grown

Albania

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Mugwort
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Caffeine-free herbal single

An evening herb with a bold, sage-like bite

Mugwort is properly bitter, aromatic and unlike anything else in the herbal cupboard. One for quiet evenings, journalling, or anyone who prefers their herbs with backbone.

Ingredient
100% mugwort leaf
Caffeine
Caffeine-free
Milk?
No milk needed
Best time
Evening
Mugwort Tea from Porter Hill, herbal and bitter

The story

The Mother of Herbs, brewed bold

Mugwort has been called the Mother of Herbs for centuries. It turns up in European folk tradition, Japanese cooking and old-world rituals long before herbal tea became fashionable. The dried leaves still carry that character: a distinctly savoury, sage-like aroma with a little camphor underneath.

In the cup, expect a golden-green liquor with a firm, herbaceous bitterness. There is no fruit, no sweetness, no floral softness to hide behind. The flavour is earthy, resinous and surprisingly full-bodied. It finishes clean with a grassy, slightly drying note that lingers.

This is not a tea for everyone. If you like chamomile or apple-sweet fruit blends, mugwort will feel like a different planet. But if you enjoy botanical depth, bitter greens or savoury herbal teas, it rewards patience. Pour a cup after dinner, settle in, and let the evening slow down.

How to brew it

How to brew mugwort

01Hot

Amount
1 tsp (1.5g)
Water
100°C
Time
3 minutes

Keep the steep short for a cleaner, less tannic cup.

02Stronger infusion

Amount
1 tsp (1.5g)
Water
100°C
Time
8–10 minutes

A longer steep draws out deeper bitterness. Cover while brewing.

03Evening blend

Amount
1 tsp mugwort + ½ tsp chamomile
Water
100°C
Time
5 minutes

Chamomile softens the edges if you want a gentler finish.

Shop tip: Mugwort brews quickly into bitterness, so taste at three minutes and decide whether you want more.

Made for moments like

After-dinner quiet

When you want something bold to close a meal, not sweet, not minty, just satisfyingly herbal.

Journalling or meditation

A grounding cup for slow evenings when you are winding down and want something to sip deliberately.

The curious sipper

For anyone who has tried every chamomile and peppermint going and wants something genuinely different.

Lovely withDark rye bread with butterSharp aged cheesePlain oatcakesSavoury biscuitsA quiet house after everyone else has gone to bed

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Organic Dandelion Leaf TeaOrganic Dandelion Leaf TeaChoose dandelion if you want earthy and bitter but a little milder and grassier.From £3.55 Organic Chamomile TeaOrganic Chamomile TeaChoose chamomile if you prefer soft, floral and gently sweet over bold bitterness.From £5.45 Eucalyptus TeaEucalyptus TeaChoose eucalyptus if you want savoury aromatics with a fresh, menthol edge.From £3.40

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

What does mugwort tea taste like?

It is earthy, aromatic and properly bitter with sage-like depth. There is no sweetness or fruit here, just bold herbal character with a clean, slightly drying finish.

Is mugwort tea caffeine-free?

Yes. Mugwort is naturally caffeine-free, so you can drink it in the evening without worrying about keeping yourself awake.

Why is mugwort called lucid dream tea?

The name comes from mugwort's long folk history in European dreamwork and evening rituals. It is cultural tradition rather than any guaranteed effect.

How many cups will I get from a pouch?

Using one teaspoon (about 1.5g) per cup, a 50g pouch makes around 33 cups. The 250g size stretches to about 165 cups.

How should I store it?

Keep the pouch sealed and store somewhere cool, dry and away from sunlight or strong-smelling foods. It will stay fresh for many months.

Full product details

Mugwort Tea is a naturally caffeine-free loose leaf herbal infusion with a distinctive, aromatic bitterness and a long history in traditional herbal culture.

Often referred to as the “Mother of Herbs”, mugwort has been valued for centuries and is famously associated with dreamwork — particularly lucid dreaming and vivid night-time rituals.

In the cup, expect a warming, gently resinous herbal character with sage-like depth and a clean, lingering finish that feels grounding rather than sweet. It’s a bold, purposeful brew for slow evenings, journalling, meditation, or anyone who prefers botanical and complex herbal teas.

Herbal • Earthy • Bittersweet

Mugwort tea and lucid-dream traditions

Mugwort is often searched for as “lucid dream tea” because of its long-standing association with traditional dream rituals. That history is cultural rather than a guarantee of any particular effect, but it explains why many people choose mugwort as part of a mindful evening routine.

Ingredients

100% natural mugwort.

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: Freshly boiled water (100°C)
  • Time: 3 minutes

Mugwort tea FAQs

What does mugwort tea taste like? It is earthy, aromatic and distinctly bittersweet, with a sage-like botanical depth.

Does it contain caffeine? No — mugwort tea is naturally caffeine-free.

What is lucid dream tea? The phrase commonly refers to mugwort tea because of mugwort’s traditional connection with dreamwork. Individual experiences vary and the tea should not be treated as a guaranteed sleep or dream aid.

How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry, away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.

Bitter, bold and unapologetically herbal

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