Gentle gut comfort
A caffeine-free herbal tea with chamomile and marshmallow root, traditionally used to settle and soothe
When your stomach feels off, a warm, caffeine-free herbal cup is one of the oldest ways to sit more comfortably. Sippo Quiet Hours leans on chamomile, long valued as a soothing herb, and marshmallow root, a traditional demulcent that coats and settles. It is a gentle comfort ritual for sensitive digestion, not a treatment for any gut condition. For ongoing or severe stomach trouble, please see your doctor.
A sore, unsettled stomach is miserable, and the instinct to reach for something warm and soothing is a good one. Quiet Hours is built around the two herbs most associated with gentle gut comfort, chamomile and marshmallow root, in a soft, caffeine-free cup made for the moments your stomach wants calm rather than anything heavy.
Written and reviewed by Dan Bartley, co-founder of Sippo · Last reviewed June 2026The pick
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How it compares
| What matters in a settling cup | Sippo Quiet Hours | Conventional |
|---|---|---|
| Soothing chamomile and marshmallow root | Yes, both | Often one, or just peppermint |
| Caffeine free | Yes | Usually |
| Real cut herbs, not dust | Yes, in a plastic-free pyramid bag | Often dust and fannings |
| Added sugar or synthetic flavouring | None | Sometimes |
| Honest about what tea can do | Yes, comfort not cure | Often overclaims |
| Certified organic | Yes | Variable |
What's inside, and why
Found in: Quiet Hours teaWell establishedMatricaria chamomilla
The classic soothing flower. Chamomile carries apigenin and bisabolol, compounds studied for calming and anti-inflammatory action, and trials of concentrated chamomile have shown calming effects (Amsterdam et al., 2009; Mao et al., 2016). A teabag is gentler than those extracts, so think soothing ritual.
Found in: Quiet Hours teaWell establishedAlthaea officinalis
The settling note. Marshmallow root is a traditional demulcent: its mucilage forms a soft, coating layer that soothes irritated mucous membranes, documented in the ESCOP and EMA monographs (ESCOP, 2019; EMA, 2016).
Found in: Quiet Hours teaTraditionalMentha spicata
Mellow mint has a long traditional use as an after-meal carminative, and gives the cup its soft, fresh, easy character.
Found in: Quiet Hours teaTraditionalMelissa officinalis
A gentle, citrusy herb traditionally enjoyed to calm, which rounds out the cup when your stomach wants nothing harsh.
How it adapts
| Target | How it solves it | Key ingredient | What you'll notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| A stomach that feels off | Soothing, coating marshmallow root | Marshmallow root | A softer, more settled feeling |
| Wanting something calm, not heavy | Gentle chamomile and mellow mint | Chamomile + spearmint | Light and comforting |
| Not wanting caffeine | Naturally caffeine-free blend | Herbal, no tea leaf | Sip it any time |
| Sensitive to strong flavours | Soft spearmint, never sharp | Spearmint | Easy to drink when off-colour |
| Wanting it clean | No added sugar or synthetic flavouring | Real organic herbs | Honest and simple |
People also ask
A warm, caffeine-free cup can be genuinely comforting, and the herbs in Quiet Hours, chamomile and marshmallow root, have long traditional use for soothing. We frame it honestly as a comfort ritual, not a treatment, because the strong clinical evidence is for concentrated extracts rather than a cup of tea (Amsterdam et al., 2009; ESCOP, 2019).
Yes, completely. There is no black, green or white tea leaf in it, so you can sip it any time your stomach wants something gentle and warm.
Tea is for mild, passing discomfort. If you have severe, persistent or recurring stomach pain, or any worrying symptoms, please see your doctor rather than relying on a cup of tea.
For most people it is a gentle everyday herbal tea. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or have a digestive condition, check with your doctor, and space marshmallow root apart from medicines as it can slow their absorption.
Tea and a settled stomach, in depth
When your stomach is unsettled, the appeal of a warm drink is real: warmth is soothing, the pause is calming, and a caffeine-free herbal cup avoids the caffeine and acidity that can aggravate a delicate stomach. The goal is comfort, not a cure, and a gentle cup does that job nicely.
These are the two herbs most associated with gut comfort. Chamomile contains apigenin and bisabolol, studied for calming and anti-inflammatory action, with concentrated-extract trials showing calming effects (Amsterdam et al., 2009; Mao et al., 2016). Marshmallow root is a classic demulcent: its mucilage forms a soft coating that soothes irritated mucous membranes, documented in the ESCOP and EMA monographs (ESCOP, 2019; EMA, 2016). We are honest that the trials used concentrated extracts, so a teabag is the gentle, everyday version.
We will not tell you a tea treats indigestion, gastritis or any gut condition, because that would not be true or responsible. What Quiet Hours offers is a soothing, caffeine-free comfort ritual for the ordinary off-days. If stomach trouble is severe, persistent or recurring, that is a conversation for your doctor.
Steep it a good few minutes so the marshmallow root can soften and the chamomile open up, and sip it slowly and warm. Because it is caffeine free it doubles as an evening wind-down, so the settle cup and the bedtime cup can be one and the same.
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.
Mao, J. J., Xie, S. X., Keefe, J. R., Soeller, I., Li, Q. S., & Amsterdam, J. D. (2016). Long-term chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized clinical trial. Phytomedicine, 23(14), 1735-1742. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2016.10.012
Chamomile was safe and reduced anxiety symptoms over the long term. Used 1500 mg of chamomile EXTRACT daily (far more concentrated than a cup of tea), so we cite this for the ingredient's researched calming mechanism, not as proof a teabag matches that dose.
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.
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