Counting Sheep Coffee helps you sleep

Counting Sheep Coffee for evening coffee cravings

Now you can enjoy a cup of coffee or latte at night knowing it can help you sleep better. Developed for drinking before bedtime, this unique gourmet coffee is blended with a natural herbal sedative.

Decaffeinated with natural valerian root

Counting Sheep Coffee produces a proprietary blend of decaffeinated Arabica beans and all-natural valerian root. The result is rich coffee formulated to provide relaxing and calming benefits for better sleep.

Counting Sheep Coffee starts by extracting the caffeine naturally, without the use of chemicals. The trademarked “Swiss Water Process” is incorporated, resulting in 99.9% decaffeination. This process also preserves the Arabica beans’ flavorful characteristics.

Counting Sheep Coffee helps you get to sleep

All-natural organic valerian powder is then added in the roasting process. Popular for centuries, valerian root is commonly used for its calming and anti-anxiety effects. This herb works under the same principles as the prescription sedatives Xanax and Valium, yet is all natural, much milder, and non-addicting.

Counting Sheep Blends: 40 Winks or Lights Out!

Counting Sheep offers a mild “40 Winks” version with about 176 mg valerian per cup. It also offers a stronger “Lights Out!” blend with about 235 mg valerian per cup along with a bolder flavor. In comparison, valerian in pill form usually contains between 450 mg and 1,200 mg.

The coffee is certified both organic and Kosher, and it is available both in pre-ground 12 ounce bags and single-serve K-cups. The price point is similar to that of the Starbucks brand at around $10 per bag.

Counting Sheep Coffee Reviews

The reviews on this coffee’s taste are generally very good. The manufacturer states that adding the valerian does not significantly alter the taste. A few users have detected some bitterness, which can be the flavor characteristic that is typical of the decaffeination process. Some users have found herbal undertones in the coffee. These taste characteristics can be greatly enhanced with the addition of flavored creamer products or spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.

Reviews on the coffee’s effectiveness are also generally good. Those who are familiar with natural sedatives tend to report good results. Those expecting the results similar to that of prescription sedatives will usually be disappointed.

Keep in mind that each individual’s system is unique in responding to the relaxing and sleep-inducing benefits of valerian. Factors such as weight, body chemistry, and other supplements and medications all affect the way valerian reacts in your system. Some studies indicate valerian is most effective when taken regularly for two or more weeks.