* Since 1922 * Herbal Supplement * Traditionally Used to Support Restful Sleep and Relaxation * This Product is Certified Gluten Free by NSF * USDA Organic * Kosher * Certified Organic by QAI * Naturally Caffeine Free The Alvita Story... In 1922, a new era for tea consumption began in America. The herb alfalfa, long known for its beneficial nutrients, was packaged in tea bags and sold to an emerging health food market. This product became known as Alvita and set the standard for future herbal teas. Today, Alvita represents more than forty single-ingredient teas, each one uniquely distinct, just like the individuals who drink them. Alvita chooses only the highest quality organic, wild-crafted, or cultivated botanicals, perfectly prepared to provide you with the best Mother Nature has to offer. Historical and scientific literature is painstakingly studied to ensure that the correct traditional plant and most appropriate servings are used, delivering premium flavor and quality. Herbs are gifts from the earth. Alvita takes its stewardship seriously by offering carefully harvested teas in earth-friendly packaging. Our beautifully illustrated boxes are made using recycled paperboard and our English, pillow style tea bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine treated. You won"t find a better product, with a cleaner package...anywhere. Alvita...brewed with confidence, steeped in tradition. Valerian Root Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), has been used traditionally to support restful sleep for hundreds of years. It has been referenced in many pharmacopoeias for its relaxing and calming qualities. Today, valerian remains one of the most popular herbs used to support a good night"s rest. Alvita Valerian Root Tea is made with premium-quality, organic valerian root, and possesses a distinctly penetrating aroma and a flavor that is initially sweet, with a faint bitter finish.