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.
Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the The Standard Chamomile Flowers Cup recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/camomile-tea/the-standard-chamomile-flowers-cup/
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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