Cotswold Dreams Organic

I named this one for the place I call home. Brew a pot, breathe in, and it should have you dreaming of the Cotswolds: the rolling hills and drystone walls, the soft greens and lavender-blues of a summer afternoon, the scent of a cottage garden bathed in sunshine. It is a proper English daydream in a cup.

It is a fragrant, organic, loose-leaf herbal blend, and there is a great deal going on in the best possible way. Camomile, lemon balm and lavender give it a soft, floral, garden-herb character; peppermint and lemongrass lift it with something fresh and green; fennel, sage and cardamom add a gentle, aromatic, faintly aniseed depth; and there is valerian root in there too. It is herbaceous and complex, with a smooth lavender finish, and the scent alone is worth the price of the tin.

It is naturally caffeine-free, so you can enjoy it whenever the mood takes you, and it is best without milk. Give it a good six minutes to draw all those herbs out.

Warning: contains valerian root. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid valerian.

Brew at 100°C for 6 minutes.

Ingredients ||  Fennel, Camomile, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Valerian Root, Sage, Cardamom Seeds, Lavender Flowers*

*All Ingredients Organic

Warning, packed in an environment that contains nuts

Caffeine || No (naturally caffeine-free)

Tasting Notes || Herbaceous and fragrant, with fresh mint, aniseed and a smooth lavender finish

Brewing Notes || 1 teaspoon per cup, 100ºC, brew for 6 minutes.