Soothing Caramel Bedtime
by Yogi · other (e.g. tea bag) · 16 tea bags
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 216584
- Serving 1 to 2 tea bags (Makes 8 fl oz); amounts per 1 tea bag
Soothing Caramel Bedtime by Yogi lists 13 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 1 tea bag, such as 19 mg of organic california poppy and 8 mg of L-theanine; 11 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 23, 2020.
What is in Soothing Caramel Bedtime?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tea bag. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| organic California Poppy | 19 mg | 88% of 40 products listing california poppy give more (median 200 mg). | |
| L-Theanine | 8 mg | 99% of 1,602 products listing theanine give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Proprietary Blend of Herbs | 1,738 mg | ||
| organic Chamomile | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Rooibos | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic roasted Chicory | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Skullcap | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Nutmeg | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Cinnamon | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Stevia | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Cardamom | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Ginger | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Clove | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Black Pepper | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 216584 (entered April 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 88% of the 40 products that print an amount of california poppy list more than its 19 mg of organic california poppy (filed by NIH under california poppy) (median 200 mg).
- 99% of the 1,602 products that print an amount of theanine list more than its 8 mg of L-theanine (filed by NIH under theanine) (median 100 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Soothing Caramel Bedtime's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Tulsi Red Chai MasalaOrganic India 8 shared, 52% alike
- Chai RooibosYogi 6 shared, 44% alike
- Classic India SpiceYogi · off the market 7 shared, 43% alike
- Tahitian Vanilla HazelnutYogi · off the market 7 shared, 43% alike
- Organic Rooibos Chai Tea BagsFGO 6 shared, 43% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Get the most out of every cup. Bring water to boiling, cover and steep 7 minutes. For a stronger tea, use 2 tea bags. Drink before bedtime.
- Warnings
- Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking any medication or if you have a medical condition.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Caffeine free
- Non-GMO
Source: label statements in DSLD label 216584.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: organic Caramel flavor, organic Vanilla flavor, organic Cinnamon bark Oil, organic Cardamom seed Oil, organic Ginger root Oil.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org; OU (Kosher) Rainforest Alliance Certified Rooibos Certified B Corporation.
How many labels does Soothing Caramel Bedtime have?
3 labels are on file under this name since May 24, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 216584 (current) Entered April 23, 2020 · on the market · 16 tea bags
- Label 200499 Entered April 25, 2019 · off the market August 14, 2019 · 16 tea bags
- Label 73475 Entered May 24, 2017 · off the market May 3, 2018 · 16 tea bags · UPC 0 76950 20353 2
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names East West Tea Company, LLC (manufacturer), Eugene, OR. All Yogi products.