organic chamomile with lavender

This stuff is like an ancient relic in my cupboard since I have no idea how long I’ve had it or when I bought it. I don’t buy too many teabags anymore now that I’ve discovered a store where I can get most of my herbs in bulk.

Today has been a crazy day of very long working hours and my brain is kind of fried. I definitely wanted something soothing and relaxing so I thought I’d give this a whirl again. I know some people don’t really like chamomile but I do think it’s nice. It’s always felt very soothing to me and I like the appleish sort of flavor. Lavender is a more difficult thing for me to get used to in tea. I love the aroma of it but since I use a lavender bath oil I always feel like I’m drinking bath oil or soap.

This seems to be a pleasant diversion right now and is hitting the spot. As you can imagine, most things from a company called “Traditional Medicinals” are more focused on health benefits than they are on flavor. I’m finding the lavender to be strong but nice. I did feel the need to add a bit of sugar to this. Don’t know if I will buy anymore but will finish off the few teabags I have remaining.

Hopefully I will be drifting off to lullaby land soon, good night Steepies. :)

The flavor of this is magical. I love that I can taste both flavors equally. The sweetness of the lavender compliments the apple/floral of the chamomile. It’s perfect. And now I’m off to sleep! Sweet dreams Steepster!!

I just finished making this for my husband and I. This tea was not at all what I was expecting! I have never had chamomile or lavender in my tea before and I was worried that it would be overpoweringly floral. Not so! This tea is very mellow, smooth, and has a very nice undertone of the lavender. I don’t know if I agree with the steeping instructions on this one. I used 3 tea bags for 16 oz of tea. The box had actually said to use 4. I think that this was nice at just 3 tea bags and just one would probably be good enough.
If anyone needs a highly relaxing and herbal tea this one would fit the bill nicely. I’m mostly just glad that it was sold at the small store near me and the price really isn’t bad.

I thought I had 2 bags of this but apparently I only have one (rec’d in a swap-bot swap). So I guess I’m making it half strength. Still, 1 bag (1.5 grams) steeped in 8oz boiling water for 10 min looks and smells pretty strong.

To be honest the flavor is a bit watery but of course that’s my fault – I didn’t want a 4oz cup of tea. I’m not going to rate it since I didn’t prepare it properly. Suffice to say, it is exactly what it advertises to be – chamomile and lavender. It tastes very “clean” and I do find the scent relaxing.

I was introduced to this tea about a year ago and I absolutely love it! It is a great way to unwind and ease into the evening. The flavors are very complimentary to each other, neither one being too overpowering.

I prefer loose leaf tea, but this isn’t bad when I’m out :-)
The directions say to steep for 10-15 minutes but I think that’s a little long.
I normally steep for 3 and it comes out just fine.