H-GB-006
Roman Chamomile
Dried flower tisane, from England, UK.
Herbal tisanes
Roman Chamomile is strongest on floral, bitterness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: chamomile, apple, herbaceous, cut hay. A perennial European herb cultivated in English monastic and cottage gardens for centuries for herbal teas and essential oils. Less commonly sold whole than German chamomile, it is traditional in British herbalism for its more assertive, bitter-medicinal character.
Also known as English Chamomile and Garden Chamomile.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- England, UK
- Plant
- Chamaemelum nobile whole flower heads
- Harvest
- mid-summer
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- whole flower
- Price band
- mid-range
- Availability
- specialist
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 3 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: hand-picking, then gentle shade-drying, then sorting.
Caffeine
Roman Chamomile 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 | 4 min, 6 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 6 to 10 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- evening
- night
- bedtime
- relaxing
- after_meal
Pairs with pastry and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: no. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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