Camomile Flowers

Camomile is one of those teas almost everyone has drunk at some point, and, if I am honest, one almost everyone has been disappointed by. Too often it is dusty, flat stuff from the bottom of a teabag, the kind you drink out of duty rather than pleasure. This is not that.

These are whole Egyptian camomile flowers, and the difference is night and day. They give a clear, golden cup with the bright, honeyed, apple-like fragrance camomile is supposed to have: clean and delicate, with a gentle fruitiness and just enough freshness to make you want the next sip. It is a Great Taste Award winner, and it earns it. It is naturally caffeine-free, so you can enjoy it at any time, including last thing at night. This is the one I reach for at bedtime; there's something about a cup of camomile, a fluffy duvet and a good book, about as cosy and dreamy as an evening ritual gets. Lovely on its own, or with a little honey.

It is naturally caffeine-free, so you can enjoy it at any time of day, including last thing at night. Lovely on its own, or with a little honey; some people add a slice of lemon, or even a little lavender.

"A lovely flavour; though a pure camomile tea, there is a tropical fruitiness to it. A delicate acidity that cleans the palate makes you want more. A friendly and moreish tea." - Great Taste Awards 2021 (1 Star)

Brew at 100°C for 4 to 5 minutes.

Ingredients || Whole Egyptian Camomile Flowers.

Warning, packed in an environment that contains nuts

Caffeine || No

Tasting Notes || Clean and delicate, with a honeyed, apple-like fragrance and a gentle fruitiness

Brewing Notes || 1 teaspoon per cup, 100ºC, brew for 4-5 minutes.