Chamomile: Herbal Tea of the Month
Struggling to unwind at night? Camomile tea is a popular herbal tea that offers a variety of health benefits and helps you power down naturally at bedtime.
What is Chamomile?
Camomile, (Matricaria recutita L.), is an aromatic flowering plant belonging to the genus Chamomilla and the Asteraceae family. The word ‘Chamomile’ is derived from its Greek name, which means ‘earth apple’.
Camomile is also known by other names, such as ‘Baboonig’, ‘Babuna Camornile’, ‘Pinheads’, Flos Camomile’, ‘Scented Mayweed’ and ‘Manzanilla’.
There are different kinds of Camomile herbal tea which produce tisanes that differ slightly in flavour; German Camomile, for instance, has more of a straw-like aftertaste, while Hungarian and English Camomile produce sweeter liquors.
What is chamomile tea good for?
Camomile has a mild sedative quality that can reduce anxiety and give you a long, blissful sleep. It has also been known to help provide relief from the common cold, soothe a sore stomach and help achieve fresh, glowing skin.
What are chamomile tea bags good for?
Where does Chamomile come from?
Camomile originated in Europe and West Asia. Since ancient times, it has been highly valued by Egyptians, Romans and Greeks for its medicinal properties.
The Egyptians considered the plant sacred and believed it was a gift from the Sun God, Ra. The Saxons saw Chamomile as one of the nine sacred herbs given to humans by the Gods.
The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used it to treat erythema and xerosis, and as a calming tea or tisane. Camomile was also used during medieval times, when it was prescribed for intermittent fevers.
Where does Chamomile grow?
Camomile is native to Western Europe, India and Asia. It can withstand temperatures ranging from 2-20C due to its weed-like ability which allows it to grow in a variety of climates worldwide; German Camomile, for instance, can grow in most kinds of soil.
In Europe, Camomile grows in clayey lime soils belonging to barren lands that aren’t nutritionally rich enough for other crops, as Camomile can tolerate high levels of soil alkalinity. Only heavy and damp soils cannot facilitate Chamomile growth.
What is Chamomile used for Today?
Today Camomile is used worldwide; its extracts and oils are used in holistic medicines, aromatherapy, food flavouring, cosmetics and dyes.
Dried Camomile flowers are used to brew a herbal and floral tea known as ‘Camomile tea’, a light, mellow infusion that has a soothing quality with a floral aroma and slightly fruity undertones.
How to make Chamomile tea?
To make the perfect cup of Camomile loose leaf tea, boil fresh spring water and add one or two teaspoons of dried camomile flowers to a strainer or tea pot. Steep for 5-10 minutes before removing the flowers.
Buy Newby's Chamomile Tea Bags
Newby's Camomile Tea Bags or Camomile Pyramid Tea are intentionally made with the highest quality chamomile flowers, perfect for ease of use, relaxation, and peace of mind. Our teas are rigorously tested for over 600 pesticides, ensuring they are safe for consumption. Your purchase makes a difference — 100% of our profits go to charity, supporting communities in need.
Newby’s Chamomile flowers
Newby’s Chamomile herbal tea is floral and gentle with slight flavours of apple and honey. It’s made using only the freshest flowers to provide a smooth, soothing and warming finish, making it the perfect beverage for the colder months ahead.
Our flowers come ground up in our classic, biodegradable teabags. We also sell them as whole buds; either in loose leaf pouches, or slipped into our environmentally friendly silken pyramids, which produce the smoothest infusions.
Other Newby Teas with Chamomile
Night Calm Classic Tea Bags
Aromatic and caffeine free, the calming qualities of Chamomile are deliciously supplemented by lemongrass, liquorice root and lavender for maximum relaxation and sweet, floral notes. Peppermint provides a warming, minty aftertaste.
Spa Blend Loose Leaf Tea Pouch
This anti-oxidant packed blend stars Chamomile and provides relief after busy days. Complex yet subtle, this tisane gets its sweetness from blackberry and apple; its spice comes from cinnamon, ginger and cloves, while lemongrass, verbena and orange provide a citrus edge.
FAQs
Does chamomile actually make you sleepy?
Can I drink chamomile tea every day?
Yes, you can drink chamomile tea every day. However, as with any drink, we do not recommend overuse. Enjoying it in moderation allows you to benefit from its soothing properties without potential adverse effects.
How long should you leave chamomile tea bag in?
For optimal flavour and benefits, steep a chamomile tea bag in water at around 80 degrees Celsius for about 3-4 minutes. Adjust the steeping time according to your taste preferences. Shorter steeping times may result in a milder flavour, while longer times can enhance the taste without compromising its soothing qualities.
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