Our Story

The Nocturn Sleep Story

Hey there! My name is Sam Anderson, and I created Nocturn Sleep Tea mainly for myself.

I worked for 17 years in the NYC restaurant industry as a Beverage Director — overseeing wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. My nights were long, late, and adrenaline-fueled in packed restaurants. My second life — and my true passion — began very early in the morning with marathon training.

Sleep didn’t come easily. I struggled to wind down without medication… until I discovered herbal sleep teas.

Making a cup of sleep tea each night became a ritual. It calmed my nervous system, signaled to my body that it was time to rest, and the ingredients genuinely helped me fall asleep and achieve optimized recovery for the early mornings ahead.

That’s where you come in.

I wanted to share this evening ritual and the gift of better sleep. But I also wanted to build a better version of what existed — something with a delicious, calming flavor and an even more effective formula.

After several years of experimentation, Nocturn Sleep Tea is finally here for me to share with you.

These days, I’m a father of two young children and an avid surfer. Kids and surfing mean some VERY early mornings. I’m grateful to have created Nocturn — not only to support me and my family — but to share it with anyone who desires deeper rest and better recovery for their epic morning ahead.

Tomorrow Begins Tonight!

— Sam