herbal or no-caffeine teas?

[kindkit]

It's cold here at this time of year and I often find myself craving a hot drink before bed, but I shouldn't have caffeine at that point. Does anybody have recommendations for herbal or otherwise caffeine-free teas that actually taste good?

The other day I was lured, due to its being on sale, into buying some Yogi Tea "Bedtime" blend. It's . . . okay, but my quick read of the label while in the supermarket made me think it would taste orange-y, and it really doesn't. So I would especially like recommendations for citrus-y teas. I don't want anything that's heavy on the mint or hibiscus, and nothing too medicinal-tasting. Specific brand recommendations are especially welcome, or if you have suggestions for how to make my own blends, that would also be great.

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[kaberett]

I can't caffeine at all these days, alas, and I mostly drink redbush/rooibos. My specific recommendations for interesting loose-leaf blends are unfortunately both based in the UK so that probably doesn't do you much good :-/ but in terms of my preferred citrus-y tea, I mostly go for Earl Grey rooibos. (And sometimes herbal nonsense from Whittards with blood orange in, but mostly Earl Grey.)

--- hah, ACTUALLY my go-to non-caffeine citrusy hot drink goes: squeeze a teaspoon or two of lemon juice into a mug. Add half a teaspoon of sugar or honey or somesuch. Pour on hot water. Drink. (I call it Zitronenwasser, but I'm a heritage speaker from a family that likes messing around with words, so...)

[kindkit]

Hmm, I've never had Earl Grey rooibos--that sounds like it might solve my problem with black Earl Grey, which is that the black tea is so tannic that it overwhelms the lovely bergamot.

Your Zitronenwasser sounds similar to something I make, except that I put some whole cloves in. And, er, a nice shot of whiskey.