Sensitive digestion
A gentle, caffeine-free herbal tea with marshmallow root and chamomile, for people whose digestion needs things soft
If your digestion is sensitive, the kindest cup is a gentle, caffeine-free one with nothing harsh in it. Sippo Quiet Hours leans on marshmallow root, a traditional demulcent that soothes and coats, with calming chamomile and mellow spearmint. It is a soft comfort ritual for sensitive digestion, not a treatment for any diagnosed gut condition. For ongoing digestive symptoms, please work with your doctor.
Sensitive digestion means a lot of drinks feel like too much: too strong, too acidic, too caffeinated. A soft, caffeine-free herbal cup is the opposite. Quiet Hours is built around marshmallow root and chamomile, two of the gentlest, most soothing herbs there are, for the times your gut just wants something kind.
Written and reviewed by Dan Bartley, co-founder of Sippo · Last reviewed June 2026The pick
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How it compares
| What matters for sensitive digestion | Sippo Quiet Hours | Conventional |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine free | Yes | Usually not |
| Soothing, coating marshmallow root | Yes | No |
| Gentle, low-acidity herbal base | Yes | Coffee and black tea can be harsh |
| Added sugar or synthetic flavouring | None | Variable |
| Real cut herbs in a pyramid bag | Yes | Often dust |
| Certified organic | Yes | Variable |
What's inside, and why
Found in: Quiet Hours teaWell establishedAlthaea officinalis
The soft, soothing heart of the cup. Marshmallow root's mucilage forms a gentle coating that soothes irritated mucous membranes, a traditional demulcent action documented in the ESCOP and EMA monographs (ESCOP, 2019; EMA, 2016).
Found in: Quiet Hours teaWell establishedMatricaria chamomilla
A gentle, calming flower carrying apigenin and bisabolol, studied for soothing, anti-inflammatory action (Amsterdam et al., 2009). One of the kindest herbs for a sensitive system.
Found in: Quiet Hours teaTraditionalMentha spicata
Mellow rather than sharp, spearmint gives a soft, fresh character without the intensity of strong peppermint.
Found in: Quiet Hours teaTraditionalMelissa officinalis
A soft, citrusy herb traditionally enjoyed to calm and settle, rounding out the gentle base.
How it adapts
| Target | How it solves it | Key ingredient | What you'll notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most drinks feel too harsh | A soft, low-acidity, caffeine-free cup | Herbal base | Something your gut tolerates |
| Wanting a soothing, coating feel | Marshmallow root's gentle mucilage | Marshmallow root | Soft and settling |
| Sensitive to caffeine | Naturally caffeine-free | No tea leaf | No jitters or churn |
| Disliking sharp mint | Mellow spearmint, never harsh | Spearmint | Gentle and easy |
| Wanting it clean | No added sugar or synthetic flavouring | Real organic herbs | Nothing to react to |
People also ask
A gentle, caffeine-free herbal cup with nothing harsh in it. Quiet Hours uses marshmallow root, a soothing demulcent, with calming chamomile and mellow spearmint, so there is no caffeine, low acidity and a soft character. We frame it as a comfort ritual, not a treatment.
We will be honest and careful here: if you have a diagnosed digestive condition, a tea is not a treatment and you should follow your doctor's guidance. A gentle, well-tolerated cup may be a comforting part of your day, but it is not medicine, so please do not use it in place of medical care.
Yes. There is no black, green or white tea leaf in it, so nothing to over-stimulate a sensitive system.
For most people it is a gentle everyday tea. Space marshmallow root apart from any medication as it can slow absorption, and if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, check with your doctor first.
Sensitive digestion, in depth
For a sensitive digestive system, the most useful quality in a drink is what it leaves out: no caffeine, low acidity, no harsh detergents or strong actives, no added sugar. A soft herbal cup checks those boxes, which is why a warm, caffeine-free tea is often the one drink a sensitive gut is happy with.
Marshmallow root is the standout here. Its mucilage forms a soft, coating layer that soothes irritated mucous membranes, a traditional demulcent action recognised in the ESCOP and EMA monographs (ESCOP, 2019; EMA, 2016). Chamomile adds gentle, calming, anti-inflammatory-studied character (Amsterdam et al., 2009). Together they make a cup built around softness rather than strength.
We deliberately talk about sensitive digestion rather than naming conditions, because a tea is not a treatment for any diagnosed gut disorder, and it would be wrong to imply otherwise. If you are managing something specific, your doctor leads, and a gentle cup is just a comforting companion to proper care.
Steep it a good few minutes so the marshmallow root softens, and sip it warm and slowly. Because it is caffeine free it suits any time of day, including the evening wind-down.
European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. (2019). Althaeae radix (Marshmallow root). ESCOP Monographs (2nd ed., supplement). ESCOP.
Gold-standard monograph documenting marshmallow root's traditional demulcent (soothing) action on the throat and mucous membranes. Cited for the smooth, soothing character of the cup, a traditional use.
European Medicines Agency, Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products. (2016). European Union herbal monograph on Althaea officinalis L., radix (EMA/HMPC/436679/2015). European Medicines Agency.
Regulatory monograph confirming marshmallow root's traditional use as a demulcent to soothe the throat, mouth and mild digestive-tract irritation. A gold-standard traditional-use reference.
Amsterdam, J. D., Li, Y., Soeller, I., Rockwell, K., Mao, J. J., & Shults, J. (2009). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 29(4), 378-382. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCP.0b013e3181ac935c
Chamomile extract reduced generalised anxiety symptoms versus placebo over 8 weeks. Used a standardised extract, not tea, so cited for the calming mechanism behind a soothing ritual, not as proof a teabag treats anything.
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