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Rosemary

romero

Dried needle tisane, from Andalusia, Spain.

Herbal tisanes

Rosemary is strongest on aroma intensity, finish length and woody. Typical tasting words: pine, camphor, herbaceous, cedar. A sacred herb of ancient Mediterranean cultures, associated with memory and mental acuity since classical Roman times. Regularly brewed across southern Spain as a morning or post-prandial infusion to clear the head and ease digestion.

Also known as Romero Tea and Rosemary Leaf Tisane.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness1bitterness3astringency2umami0brightness2body2smoothness2aroma intensity5finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity0vegetal3marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey0spicy2woody4earthy1smoky0creamy0citrus1stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Andalusia, Spain
Plant: Salvia rosmarinus leaves
Harvest: Spring to autumn
Elevation: low
Oxidation: to %
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: needle
Price band: budget
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: none

Made by: harvesting, then stripping, then shade drying.

Caffeine

Rosemary 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, 7 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	2.5 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

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

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
morning
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after_meal

Pairs with poultry and red_meat. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.