H-FR-025
Linden Blossom (Tilleul)
Dried blossom and bract tisane, from Burgundy, France.
Herbal tisanes
Linden Blossom (Tilleul) is strongest on smoothness, floral and honey. Typical tasting words: honey, chamomile, cut hay, cedar. A traditional European infusion popularised extensively in France as a soothing evening digestif since the eighteenth century. Standard bedtime tisane in French households and bistros, celebrated for promoting calm and restful sleep.
Also known as Tilleul, Lime Blossom and Basswood Flower.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Burgundy, France
- Plant
- Tilia cordata
- Harvest
- midsummer
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- whole flower
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then sorting, then drying.
Caffeine
Linden Blossom (Tilleul) 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 | 90 to 100 °C | 5 min, 7 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 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 and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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