How to improve your sleep quality with Mission’s natural sleep remedies

WITH one in five of us having poor or disrupted sleep, it’s no wonder millions of searches are made each day across the globe to find natural sleep remedies.

From anxiety and insomnia to general restlessness, daily worries and inflammatory conditions, there are plenty of reasons why a good night’s sleep doesn’t always come easy.

Mission Sleep Power, £19

With so many sleep aids available on the market, finding holistic sleep remedies can seem like a thankless task.

Whether you want to know how to improve sleep, how to get better quality sleep or how to fall asleep faster, Mission, the athlete-endorsed natural energy brand, has produced a sleep sachet consisting of sleep-orientated herbs such as Turmeric, Rooibos and Lavender for a unique bedtime blend to tackle all sleep queries in one powerful sachet.

Labelled as Sunday Times Best Natural Supplement for Sleep 2023, and already having over 100,000 happy customers, I tested out the sleepy sachet myself to try and ward off my sleep troubles – and it didn’t let me down.

Mission Sleep Powder review

Mission Sleep Power, £19

Pros:

• Natural remedy, no risk of addiction
• Holistic sleep remedy
• Easy to use
• No overpowering taste
• Good value for money 30 sachets for £19 (working out at £1.60 per sachet)
• Suitable for all ages
• Soothing, gentle effect

Cons:

• Acquired taste

Rating: 4.5/5

Initially sceptical about holistic sleep remedies in general, let alone the power of a small sachet of herbs and natural ingredients – I was shocked at the efficacy of this tea.

I wasn’t sure how a natural blend of powders could help me get better quality sleep and fall asleep faster, but it did both.

The aroma of the drink, which can be whisked into milk for a latte-style drink or dissolved into hot water (which was my chosen method) and sipped is the first sleep-inducing step.

The turmeric works in combination with the lavender to create a heady scent, and this is no coincidence – with Mission providing scientific backing at every step.

Mission’s ingredients: natural sleep remedies

Mission’s selected ingredients are no coincidence with all herbs involved playing particular roles in tackling different sleep disturbance causes from inflammation to anxiety to stress hormones.

Mission has left no stone unturned with their meticulous combining of science-backed ingredients – for example, blending turmeric with black pepper for increased absorption.

Lavender

Lavender’s natural properties mean that it is suitable for alleviating anxiety and inducing a state of relaxation as a natural, mild sedative and Mission’s research studies have proven it can also help to lessen insomnia.

Turmeric

Nature’s anti-inflammatory, turmeric has pain relief properties which can help to alleviate pain-related sleep disturbances.

Rooibos

Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free tea and has multiple benefits including lowering stress hormone levels and again has anti-inflammatory products.

Inflammation is another common cause which hinders good-quality sleep as insufficient sleep causes a build-up of inflammation creating a stalemate situation.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba tackles stress hormone release, as well as lowering waking time through the night, thanks to its high flavonoid content.

How Mission’s Sleep Tea helped me to fall asleep faster and get a deeper sleep

I would recommend taking time to slowly sip on the sleepy sachet, as breathing in the herby steam allowed me to settle and start to take in those feelings of calm.

I went to bed within an hour of drinking the tea and this decision was mostly based on feeling a need to close my eyes and rest, brought on by the tea.

Usually, I sit up and watch something or potter about doing my skincare before tossing and turning for a while with a range of worries or songs going around in my head but I noticed a state of calm and a need to sleep.

Mission Sleep Power, £19

After putting this into practice over a fortnight, and recognising the same pattern every night, I saw an improvement in the quality of my sleep and managed to fall asleep, stay asleep and feel generally more rested every morning when I woke up.

My only qualm with the tea is it may be an acquired taste as Tumeric and Lavender are the most prominent flavours.

However, if blended with milk as is recommended, the sweetness of the milk tends to neutralise the flavour.

Overall, Mission’s Sleep Powder changed my opinion on natural sleep remedies and sleep teas, and I have recommended the product to my Mum and Nan who both have age-related sleep issues (which Mission’s ingredients are designed to tackle scientifically).

How expensive is the Mission Sleep Powder?

Mission’s Sleep Powder will set you back £19 for 30 sachets if bought as a single purchase, or it can be bought as part of a subscription where you can save 20% – bringing the sachets down to £15.20 with a delivery every four weeks.

I would recommend trialling the tea as a single purchase to see if it works for you and then subscribing to the four-week subscription.

If you choose to subscribe to Mission, you will also get a free glass jar where you can aesthetically store your sleepy sachets.

The Sleep Powder is also available as a loose powder which is £17 for a single purchase or £13.60 with a subscription.

Where to buy Mission products

Mission products can be bought directly from the website or can also be found at Holland and Barrett, Pow Food, Healf and Amazon.

What other products does Mission stock?

Mission stocks a range of teas with multiple celebrities endorsing the brand from GB Triathlete Harry Leleu to ex-England Rugby champ George Kruis.

Mission Performance Teas, £15

Their products help to tackle energy usage with a more sustainable release of energy from natural ingredients which don’t cause the usual crashes of caffeine and high-sugar content products.

Their range of teas include:

• Energy: A natural coffee replacement for sustained energy usage
• Performance: For a sustained athletic performance to replace high sugar acting as a natural pre and post-workout
• Hydrate: To be taken before or during a workout, or anytime for a hydration boost, delivering sustained energy and enhanced cognitive function
• Focus: Focus is crafted to enhance mental clarity and productivity, providing long-lasting results without any crash
• Recovery: Rooibos tea and other ingredients protect tissue from injuries and support relaxation

All of the above can also be consumed hot or cold, with some of the tea bags being able to be used three times.

What are the reasons for poor sleep – whether that’s quality, or staying asleep?

• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Inflammation
• Hormonal issues
• Menopause
• Age
• Caffeine intake

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