Organic Chamomile

There are several varieties and countries of origin of Chamomile (sometimes referred to as bachelor buttons because of the shape of the flower heads), but the best quality comes from Egypt. The sandy loam and nutrients from the Nile create perfect growing conditions for this organic herbal tea. Chamomile flowers have a yellow center and white petal. The golden yellow infusion of this organic loose leaf herbal tea is (not surprisingly) floral, almost buttery, with the tiniest bit of tartness in the finish. And better yet, our Chamomile is now Fair Trade Certified; it is truly a gem of organic herbal tea from Africa.

In some parts of Europe, particularly southern France, chamomile plants have been strewn on floors and pathways to give the area a good scent. Many feel that Chamomile is a naturally relaxing herb, promoting restfulness and drowsiness. Chamomile tastes great with such condiments as honey, lime, lemon and cinnamon!

Ingredients: organic Egyptian chamomile

Serving Size: one generous tablespoon per 8 oz cup of water

Staff Perspectives

Aubrey Says: The appearance of the dried blossoms are so beautiful!

	Jeremy Says: Personally, I don't prefer Chamomile on its own, but I love it in combination with peppermint in our Chamomile Mint blend.
	Sarah Says: I’m not just saying this: This is one of the best Chamomile teas out there! My mom was very into natural remedies, so I have had a lot of Chamomile tea in my 29 (Ha!) years. This one makes the entire family happy! My daughter loves to drink this most on winter nights.

We at Arbor Teas firmly believe that tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. With that being said, here are some recommendations to get you started, but please remember you can make adjustments based on your own personal taste.

There are three main considerations when brewing tea: quantity of tea, water temperature and steeping time.

Quantity of tea: one generous tablespoon per 8 oz cup of water

Water temperature: use water that has been heated to a full rolling boil (212° F)

Steeping time: 5-7 minutes

Tip #1: Use fresh water whenever possible - water that has been sitting in your kettle overnight may impart a flat or stale taste to your tea. Be careful not to boil your water for too long. Over boiled water can sometimes impart an unwanted taste.

Tip #2: Herbal teas, unlike tea from the plant camellia sinensis, do not get astringent with longer brew times. So if you happen to steep longer than 7 minutes, don’t worry! Your herbal tea will gain more flavor, but it will never become astringent!

Learn more from our How To Guides on how to brew loose leaf tea, how to make iced tea, and how to make tea lattes. And don’t forget to check out our Eco-Brewing Tips, too!

How to Brew Loose Tea

How to Make Iced Tea

How to Make Tea Lattes

Eco-Brewing Tips

 

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