How about bone broth for the gelatin and fat? I have a boat load in my freezer (made from my own free range organic chickens). Yeah it wouldn't taste very good with the tea but I have them separately. It sure tastes good with the salt.

what a load of crap!!!  All that bastard salt!

Was it just me, or was this the most horrible tasting thing I've ever tried?

How about a brown rice protein powder instead?

The question about the Agar was never answered. I too would like to know if it can be substituted?

My question is for Chris. If I make a milkshake like he does should I use whole milk and then not add the half and half?

Halle, is it possible to use the agar powder? I have run out of the gelatin and can get the bulk agar less expensively. Another outstanding side effect of this is that my fingernails have grown longer and stronger than they have in years? Will the agar help continue to help my nails? It does help me sleep better.

Do you know how the salt would affect someone with high blood pressure?

If you can not have dairy, can you substitute with coconut oil?

What an interesting post! I often drink herb teas with honey before bedtime, but this drink sounds even better. 

For a long while...

Is this your first time trying it Jan, or have you been drinking this for some time now?

I find that using this "formula" with The Tao of Tea's 100% Organic Chamomile & Lavender tea works great for me.

I'll have to give this a try. Lately I've been waking up every 1.5 to 2 hrs and my blood pressure is showing the stress of not sleeping well. Thanks Halle! I just need to find the gelatin here. I think one of my local health food stores carries a quality gelatin.

Yep, it's weird they don't list the ingredients! Maybe that should tell me something!! Thanks again for all your help! I have 5 of the above herbs on hand...

It is hard for me to say without knowing the source, sorry

Yeah, it's probably garbage, but sometimes we need protein in a fruit smoothie or something so I use it. I'm just trying to figure out if it is harmful or not and maybe it's better to not use it?

And to answer your last question, the gelatin is a high quality gelatin. If you can find a good quality gelatin over there then you can use that, but the stuff in most US markets is garbage in my opinion. You might have better luck where you are though. :)

Oh and yes you can do it in 8 oz of water, just might be a bit salty

Thank you!! ... and #3? =]

Hey Sherri, here are the ingredients: Licorice root, spearmint leaf, chamomile flower, skullcap leaf, cardamon seed, cinnamon bark, st. john wort leaf and flower, rose hip, raspberry leaf, valerian root extract, lavender flower, stevia leaf, passion flower extract...that is a large list I know...you can use any tea just make sure it is decaffeinated.

Oops! Make that 3 questions... I can only get store-bought unflavored gelatin down here (it doesn't list ingredients). Can this harm me or is it just "not as good" as the natural stuff? Thanks!

You can replace the tea and use milk instead. I make a milkshake before bed with the same components which works better for me with additional thyroid.

Thanks!!! Two questions... (1) What herbs are in Bedtime Tea? I'd have to make my own down here. (2) Can it be done with just 8 oz of water? I already get up 2-4 times to go to the bathroom... =]

Great points Monique thanks for bringing that up!

keep in mind the yogi tea label warnings- the herbs in this tea are what creates the drowsiness and should not be used by everyone. You did not address this at all about bedtime tea. There are people who are on medications that should use caution. gelatin, cream, sugar all contribute to the proten, fat, carb that will keep you asleep for reasons detailed in this post.This recipe is great for othewise healthy persons but as with anything each person needs to pay attention to their individual sensitivities. (sugar, dairy, etc)

ty..i cant wait to try this..love your site..alway great information we can trust

I am telling you Joy, I have my this drink at 9 PM and am fast asleep by 10/10:30 PM and I don't wake up until 6 AM (I always wake up with the birds :)

I am going to have to try this- I have no problem falling asleep, just staying asleep (have been this way since age 10)

Lori, unless you truly understand how the physiolgy of the body works, don't say I am being irresponsible. Do some research: http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/glycemia.shtml

I am grateful you and Chris have shared this! I have used this for awhile, as well. I haven't had Xanax to sleep in almost a year! Lori, what she mentioned about the natural sugars goes against everything I have been taught (I have been in healthcare 16 yrs) but like Halle said, when balanced appropriately, it works. Chris helped me with an issue recently, getting off ADD meds and it was all about balance.

Sure a little sweetener is fine for adding taste, but the statement about blood sugar is pretty irresponsible.

Chris Dillon follows the teaching of Ray Peat. I am sure he can expand on it a bit...

Hey Lori, I believe when it is properly balanced with fat and protein it is fine to consume as it is in this tea.

Wow, who actually believes that honey, sugar and fruit will not spike blood sugar? I have an igloo in Alaska on the market...

Yes..I usually buy the bulk because my  family uses it. I just was wondering the difference.benifits. My Mom has had hip replacement and on her way for knee replacement and wanted to make sure I chose the right one.

Halle why do you choose this gelatin over the green can.. I get really confused over which one to order.