The Standard Chamomile Flowers Cup
A proper chamomile cup: whole flowers, covered and steeped generously. Caffeine free, a classic evening cup.
A good chamomile cup is soft, honeyed and gently floral, not the thin, hay like brew most people end up with. Whole chamomile flowers, as in Teapigs, hold far more of that apple sweet aroma than dust, and the trick is a covered, generous steep that gives the delicate oils time to come out.
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It uses Teapigs Chamomile Flowers, a pure caffeine free flower infusion. One mug, a few minutes, the classic evening cup.
You'll need
- 1 Teapigs Chamomile Flowers tea temple
- 250ml just boiled water
- A little honey, optional
- A thin slice of lemon, optional
Method
- Boil fresh water. Chamomile, unlike Green Tea or mint, is happy with water straight off the boil, which helps draw the gentle floral oils.
- Put the temple in the mug, pour the water over and cover with a saucer; covering keeps the delicate aroma in the cup rather than letting it steam away.
- Steep 5 to 6 minutes, longer than you might think. Chamomile flowers give up their honeyed sweetness slowly and will not turn bitter.
- Lift the bag out with one gentle press.
- Taste before sweetening; it is naturally honeyed. A little honey rounds it out, a slice of lemon brightens it.
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Brewed with: Teapigs Chamomile Flowers, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
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