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Now that the evenings are dark by teatime, I’m all about a cosy bedtime routine. Pyjamas on, lights low, something warm in a mug. So when I came across Eight Hour Club, a hot cocoa style drink made to help you wind down at night, it felt like it was made for this time of year.
I’ve now been trying it for two weeks, so in this post I’m sharing my honest Eight Hour Club review. I’ll cover what it is, what’s in it, how it tastes (this bit matters!), how I like to make it and whether I think it’s worth the money.
What Is Eight Hour Club?
Eight Hour Club is a magnesium sleep formula in powder form. You stir it into a hot drink in the evening and sip it as part of your wind down.
The brand describes it as a better alternative to melatonin, powered by magnesium and five superfoods, to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up feeling refreshed. It’s also sugar free and comes in a hot cocoa flavour, which is what caught my eye. A sleep supplement that is basically a chocolatey bedtime drink? Yes please!!
A few quick facts:
- 30 servings per pack
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Third-party tested and GMP certified
- No melatonin
What’s In It?
Here’s what is in each serving, taken from the Eight Hour Club website:
- Magnesium Bisglycinate: 400mg
- L-Glycine: 2500mg
- Green Tea Extract (40% L-Theanine): 200mg
- Tart Cherry Extract 10:1: 150mg
- Passionflower Extract 15:1: 100mg
- Zinc: 4.5mg
- Selenium: 19μg
- Vitamin B6: 1.4mg
The brand says the magnesium and L-theanine are there to help calm your mind and ease you into sleep, while the glycine and tart cherry are included to support deeper, more restful sleep. I’m not a scientist, so I can only tell you what the Eight Hour Club says and what I noticed myself, but it is nice to see a clear ingredient list with the amounts listed.
It’s also vegan and gluten-free, just in case you are on a special diet.
How Do You Use It?
It couldn’t be easier. Mix about 8g (about 1 heaped teaspoon) of powder into hot milk or warm water, stir until it dissolves, and drink it 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Eight Hour Club says you can have it in a cold drink too, but I’ve stuck to warm drinks because that’s the whole cosy point for me.
The Taste Test: Milk vs Water
I tried it both ways, so here’s the honest rundown.
With hot water: The taste is chocolatey, but it’s pretty strong and I found it a little bitter. It’s not horrible, but it wasn’t my favourite.
With warm milk: This is the winner for me. Milk tones down the slight bitterness and turns it into a much smoother, creamier drink that feels like a proper bedtime treat.
If you’re trying it for the first time, I’d start with warm milk. If you only have hot water, you might want to start with a slightly smaller amount of powder and work up.
My Thoughts After Two Weeks
I want to be upfront that two weeks isn’t long, and everyone’s sleep is different, so I’m not going to promise you a miracle. What I can say is that it has helped me feel relaxed at bedtime.
The ritual of making a warm drink and sitting down with it and a book has become a really lovely part of my evening, and with the darker nights and the colder weather it fits in perfectly. It signals to me that the day is done, and that is half the battle when your brain is still buzzing with to-do lists!!
Price and Value
At the time of writing, a pack of 30 servings is £36 as a one-off purchase, which works out at £1.20 a drink. You can also subscribe and save 20%, bringing it down to £28.80 a month (about 96p a serving) with free shipping, and you can cancel anytime.
It’s not the cheapest bedtime drink out there, but it is worth knowing that there is a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it without feeling like you’ve taken a big risk. If it isn’t for you, you can email the brand for a refund.
Who Might Like It?
I think Eight Hour Club could be a good fit if:
- You like the idea of a warm drink to wind down with at night
- You’d like to skip melatonin
- You enjoy chocolatey flavours (and ideally have milk or a plant milk to hand)
- You’re looking to build a calmer evening routine as we head into winter
It might not be for you if you don’t like a slightly bitter cocoa taste, or if you’d rather not spend money on a monthly supplement.
Things To Know
Supplements aren’t a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle, and they don’t work the same way for everyone. If you have a medical condition, take regular medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please check with your GP or pharmacist before trying a new supplement like this one. If you have ongoing trouble sleeping, it’s always worth speaking to your doctor too.
My Final Verdict
Is Eight Hour Club worth trying? For me, yes. It has helped me feel relaxed at bedtime, it fits in beautifully with a cosy autumn and winter routine, and I really do enjoy it made with warm milk. The taste with just hot water is a bit strong and bitter for my liking, so I’d recommend going the milk route.
If you’re looking for a gentle, comforting way to wind down at the end of the day, it’s definitely worth a go, especially with that money-back guarantee.
You can find Eight Hour Club here: Shop Eight Hour Club
Have you tried a magnesium sleep drink, or do you have a bedtime ritual that works for you? I’d love to hear in the comments!
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my Eight Hour Club review!