I was sceptical about Mission’s Sleep sachets — but they improved my sleep quality and you can save 25% with our code

ONE in five of us suffer from poor or disrupted sleep, so it's no wonder millions of searches are made daily 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

And 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, , an athlete-endorsed natural energy brand, claims to have the answer.

The company claims to have "fuelled hundreds of professional athletes" including premier league footballers, Formula One drivers and England Rugby players, using a range of "performance teas".

I have trouble sleeping, so I was intrigued by the Sleep Powder, a blend of ingredients such as Turmeric, Rooibos and Lavender, which aims to tackle all sleep queries in one powerful sachet.

Labelled as Sunday Times Best Natural Supplement for Sleep 2023, and having already amassed over 100,000 happy customers, I tested out the sleepy sachet myself to try and ward off my sleep troubles,

Spoiler alert: it didn't let me down.

Mission Sleep Power, £19 (25% off for Sun Readers with code SUNSLEEP)

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

Mission review: quick summary

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 (my chosen method) is the first sleep-inducing step.

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

Mission review: full review

Mission's ingredients

selected ingredients are no coincidence; all herbs involved play particular roles in tackling different sleep disturbances, from inflammation to anxiety to stress hormones.

The brand has left no stone unturned with its meticulous combinations of science-backed ingredients — for example, blending turmeric with black pepper for increased absorption.

Lavender

Lavender's natural properties mean that it's suitable for alleviating anxiety and inducing a state of relaxation as a natural, mild sedative.

Mission's research studies have found that it can also help with insomnia.

Independent scientific research, like has found that it may be of "small to moderate benefit" in tackling insomnia, and that "early results appear promising".

Turmeric

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

That's down to a bioactive compound called curcumin, which targets molecules that play a role in pain and inflammation.

Rooibos

Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free tea and has multiple benefits.

that it may reduce the production of cortisol, the body's stress hormone, and it's also used for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Inflammation is another common cause of bad sleep, and insufficient sleep causes a build-up of inflammation, creating a vicious circle.

Ginkgo Biloba

Like Rooibos, Ginkgo Biloba tackles stress hormone release.

There are also studies that suggest it may lower waking time through the night, thanks to its high flavonoid content (although scientists admit more robust trials are required to confirm these effects).

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. It's a little bit like aromatherapy.

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.