Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea, Tension Tamer

Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer is a boxed herbal tea blend you’d find on the tea and coffee aisle, shelved with other caffeine-free and wellness teas near chamomile, mint, and sleep blends. Shoppers reach for it when they want a soothing evening cup, a calming pause after work, or a warm mug during a quiet weekend brunch. The brand positions itself as a heritage tea-maker with cozy, homey imagery — appealing to adults seeking approachable comfort, mindful relaxation, and mild functional benefits rather than clinical remedies. Labels lean on health-friendly halos: “naturally caffeine free,” “gluten-free,” “kosher,” and “no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives,” plus the “natural lemon flavor” callout; it is not marketed as organic or kid-focused, and the packaging emphasizes aroma and relaxation more than medical claims. In plain processing terms, this is a blended herbal infusion produced at scale: dried botanicals and flavorings are combined and portioned into tea bags, with added vitamins and natural flavors introduced during manufacturing. Sensory notes: the box promises a warm, fragrant steep — bright lemongrass and lemon top notes, cooling peppermint, sweet licorice undertones, and a soft chamomile base; the mouthfeel is a smooth, light herbal infusion rather than full-bodied tea. Packaging is a familiar rectangular cardboard box with individually wrapped tea bags (paper or sachet), tabs for easy steeping, and pastoral artwork that encourages a small domestic ritual — boiling water, a 5–10 minute steep, and a quiet sip alone or with a late-evening snack.