Sultan Good Night Tea – Licorice, Mint, and Verbena Herbal Tea – 20 tea bags

Sultan Good Night Herbal Tea: Key Takeaways

"Bonne Nuit Sultan" is a herbal tea blend combining three herbs: licorice, mint, and verbena. It is part of the Wellness Collection from Sultan, a Moroccan tea and herbal tea brand founded in 1936, and comes in a box of 20 individually wrapped 1.6-gram tea bags, for a total of 32 grams. Free of caffeine and with no added flavors, it offers a well-rounded and fragrant cup: the naturally sweet mildness of licorice as the central note, the green freshness of mint, and the citrusy notes of verbena on the finish. It should be steeped for 5 to 7 minutes in gently simmering water, covered, and is traditionally served late in the evening as the last cup of the day.

Three evening plants, a carefully considered balance developed over many years

Licorice, mint, verbena: this trio is no coincidence. These are three plants that Moroccan tradition often features as the day draws to a close, and each plays a specific role here. Licorice root, recognizable on the box by its sticks, provides a naturally sweet flavor that eliminates the need for added sugar; mint adds freshness and a crisp, clean finish; verbena—or “louiza,” a staple of Moroccan evenings—adds a finishing touch with its citrusy notes.

The result is a well-rounded cup that evolves on the palate: sweet on the attack without a trace of added sugar, fresh in the middle, and lemony and delicate on the finish. This is a rare aromatic profile among commercially available herbal teas, where licorice is all too often used merely as a background sweetener rather than as a genuine ingredient.

Our Tisane Addict Review of the "Bonne Nuit Sultan" Herbal Tea

In our opinion, this is the most well-balanced blend in the Wellness Collection: just three plants, but three that truly complement each other. The licorice is perfectly balanced—present without overpowering—and those who are wary of it will be surprised: softened by the mint and enlivened by the verbena, it loses any overpowering quality. The tea is naturally enjoyable without sugar, making it a lovely alternative to sugary evening drinks.

And if one of the three plants particularly catches your eye, the Nature Collection from the same brand offers it as a standalone plant: the Pure Verbena Sultan For the Louiza lemonade, the Pure Mint Sultan for the freshness of the nanâa. And for the time slot right before that—when people are leaving the table—the’Sultan After-Dinner Tea With caraway, rosemary, and peppermint, it rounds out the evening's selection.

Our favorite ways to serve it

Pour simmering water over a tea bag and let it steep for 5 to 7 minutes, covered: licorice needs time to release its sweetness, and the lid traps the volatile aromas of mint and verbena. Try it plain first: the sugar is already in the root.

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What's in the Bonne Nuit Sultan herbal tea?

The recipe combines three herbs, in this order: licorice, mint, and verbena. Nothing else: no added flavorings, no filler herbs. Each 1.6-gram tea bag is individually wrapped, with 20 tea bags per box for a total of 32 grams.

What does the Bonne Nuit Sultan herbal tea taste like?

The flavor evolves on the palate: licorice opens with a naturally sweet note, mint adds a fresh, green heart, and verbena provides a delicate, lemony finish. Even those who are wary of licorice are often won over: balanced by the other two herbs, it remains elegant and never overpowering.

Why is this Sultan herbal tea called "Good Night"?

Its name, printed on the box in French and English (Good Night), refers to the time when it is traditionally served: late in the evening, as the last cup of the day. This is the concept behind Sultan’s Wellness Collection, where each blend is named after the time of day it’s meant to be enjoyed: After Dinner, Relaxation Break, Good Night.

Should you add sugar to the "Bonne Nuit Sultan" herbal tea?

That’s exactly what makes this recipe so great: licorice root has a natural sweetness that sweetens the cup all on its own, without a single calorie. Try it plain first; the vast majority of fans never add anything to it.

Does the Bonne Nuit Sultan herbal tea contain caffeine?

No: licorice, mint, and verbena are herbal infusions, not teas, and none of them contain theine or caffeine. They can therefore be enjoyed at any time of day, and especially late in the evening, which is their traditional time to be enjoyed.

What's the difference between "Bonne Nuit" and the "Pure Verveine" or "Pure Menthe" herbal teas?

"Bonne Nuit" is a blend: the three herbs complement each other to create a cup of tea that evolves from the first sip to the finish. In contrast, the “Pure” varieties in the Nature Collection highlight each herb individually—verbena on its own or mint on its own—so you can savor the ingredient in its purest form. It’s a matter of personal preference, and many people switch between them depending on the evening.