H-FR-011
Lemon Verbena
Dried herbal leaf, from Provence, France.
Herbal tisanes
Lemon Verbena is strongest on citrus, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: lemon, herbaceous, sweet pea, honey. Native to South America, it was introduced to Europe by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the seventeenth century and became a staple French herbal infusion. Widely consumed across France and southern Europe as an evening tisane to aid digestion and promote relaxation.
Also known as verveine, verveine odorante, aloysia citrodora and hierba luisa.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Provence, France
- Plant
- Aloysia citrodora leaves
- Harvest
- summer to early autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- broken
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then sorting, then shade drying, then grading.
Caffeine
Lemon Verbena 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 | 2.5 g | 95 to 100 °C | 5 min, 6 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 6 to 12 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- evening
- night
- bedtime
- relaxing
- after_dinner
Pairs with pastry, fruit and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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