H-FR-019

Lavender

Dried flower buds, from Provence, France.

Herbal tisanes

Lavender is strongest on aroma intensity, floral and finish length. Typical tasting words: lavender, cooling menthol, herbaceous, honey. Indigenous to the Mediterranean basin, true lavender has been gathered and farmed in Provence for centuries for medicinal and perfumery trades. Valued primarily as a calming tisane consumed prior to sleep, though typically brewed with a light hand to avoid medicinal bitterness.

Also known as lavandula and french lavender flowers.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness2bitterness3astringency2umami0brightness1body2smoothness2aroma intensity5finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral5fruity0vegetal2marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey1spicy2woody1earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Provence, France
Plant: Lavandula angustifolia flowers
Harvest: mid summer
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: to %
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: whole flower
Price band: affordable
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 2 of 5
L-theanine: none

Made by: cutting, then sun drying, then stripping, then sieving.

Caffeine

Lavender is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	2 g	90 to 95 °C	3 min, 4 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	2 g	Fridge	4 to 8 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

evening
night
bedtime
relaxing
evening

Pairs with pastry and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.