Form
Paper bags
Leaf
Herbal
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
10 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Breathe Easy is Traditional Medicinals at their most literal: eucalyptus leaf, peppermint, licorice root, fennel, and ginger, steeped ten full minutes in a full boil. Let the steam work before you drink. The sachets are packed dense, the herbalism is genuine, and the effect is the point.
Eucalyptus + peppermint. Brew it hot and breathe before you drink. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve, without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for:respiratory, caffeine-free, seasonal
- Format: Paper bags
- Leaf: Herbal
- Caffeine: none
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · respiratory
- · caffeine-free
- · seasonal
- · medicinal
Brew it
212°F. 10 min. Then let go.
- 01Bring the water to a full boil: 212°F / 100°C.
- 02One bag to an 8oz cup. Pour the water over the bag, not the bag into the water.
- 03Steep 10 min.
- 04Lift the bag. Don't squeeze it; that's where the bitterness lives.
- Ratio, water and re-steeps in depth: how to brew herbal.
Style
Steep
10:00
Ready.
- Water
- 212°F / 100°C
- Leaf
- 1 bag / 8oz
10 min at 212°F, then lift.
On the shelf
Side by side.
The closest herbal picks we've reviewed, with the numbers from each review.
- Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets)Paper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 10 min · Budget · this review
- Yogi Bedtime Herbal TeaPaper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 7 min · Budget
- Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea (100 ct)Paper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 4-5 min · Budget
- Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Herbal TeaPaper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 6 min · Budget
- Pukka Turmeric Gold Herbal TeaPaper bags · low caffeine · 212°F · 5 min · Mid
- Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Herbal Tea (40 ct)Paper bags · none caffeine · 212°F · 10 min · Budget
| Tea | Form | Caffeine | Water | Steep | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets)This review | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 10 min | Budget |
| Yogi Bedtime Herbal Tea | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 7 min | Budget |
| Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea (100 ct) | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 4-5 min | Budget |
| Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Herbal Tea | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 6 min | Budget |
| Pukka Turmeric Gold Herbal Tea | Paper bags | low | 212°F | 5 min | Mid |
| Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Herbal Tea (40 ct) | Paper bags | none | 212°F | 10 min | Budget |
Common questions
Before you pour.
What are the side effects of Breathe Easy tea?+
For most people, one or two cups a day is fine. Licorice root in larger amounts can raise blood pressure over time, so people managing hypertension or on blood pressure medication should check with their doctor before making it a daily habit. Peppermint can worsen acid reflux in people who are prone to it. Eucalyptus is generally safe in tea form. Traditional Medicinals isn't making medical claims here, and neither are we: this is comfort support, not treatment.
What ingredients are in Traditional Medicinals Breathe Easy tea?+
Eucalyptus leaf, peppermint leaf, licorice root, fennel fruit, and ginger root. Certified organic, caffeine-free. The eucalyptus and peppermint do most of the aromatic work; the licorice root adds sweetness and depth; the fennel and ginger round the base.
Does Breathe Easy tea actually work?+
It is formulated to support the respiratory tract, not to treat illness. The combination of eucalyptus, peppermint steam, and a ten-minute steep produces a real opening sensation. Most people feel it before they finish the cup. Don't expect it to shorten a cold, but it does make breathing feel less effortful when everything is tight.
Is the Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets) worth it?+
Breathe Easy is Traditional Medicinals at their most literal: eucalyptus leaf, peppermint, licorice root, fennel, and ginger, steeped ten full minutes in a full boil. Let the steam work before you drink. The sachets are packed dense, the herbalism is genuine, and the effect is the point. We keep it in the lineup for respiratory and caffeine-free.
How much caffeine is in Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets)?+
It sits in the none range, which is typical for herbal tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 10 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets) need?+
Brew at 212°F for 10 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
What is similar to Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets)?+
Closest on our shelf is Yogi Bedtime Herbal Tea. Chamomile, valerian, lavender. Forty-five minutes before bed. The math works. After that, Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea (100 ct). Just peppermint. Just enough. The shelf table on this page lines them up.
Where can you buy the Traditional Medicinals Organic Breathe Easy Tea (16 Sachets)?+
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