Chamomile Tea

(Matricaria chamomilla)

Matricaria chamomilla — German Chamomile, or True Chamomile — is a small, daisy-like annual of the family Asteraceae native to southern and eastern Europe and western Asia, widely naturalized throughout North America and cultivated worldwide. It is one of the oldest and most widely consumed herbal teas in the world, with a documented history of use spanning more than 2,000 years across ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European botanical traditions. The Romans called the flower chamomile — derived from the Greek khamaimelon, meaning “earth apple” — a reference to the flower’s characteristic sweet, apple-like fragrance. Chamomile tea is made from the dried flower heads of Matricaria chamomilla and is naturally caffeine-free, with a delicate, light, subtly sweet flavor with gentle apple-like notes.

Matricaria chamomilla flowers contain a well-documented phytochemical profile including alpha-bisabolol and its oxides (alpha-bisabolol oxide A and alpha-bisabolol oxide B), chamazulene (the deep blue compound formed during steam distillation of the essential oil — responsible for the characteristic blue color of chamomile essential oil, though not present in the dried flower itself), apigenin (a flavone with a high affinity for GABA receptors — one of the most studied compounds in chamomile), luteolin, quercetin, patuletin, rutin, hyperoside, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, umbelliferone, herniarin, matricine, spiroether, mucilage, pectin, choline, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. Available in loose leaf form, 4 oz (approx. 30 cups).

Product Highlights

• Dried flower heads of Matricaria chamomilla — German Chamomile, one of the oldest and most widely consumed herbal teas in the world with over 2,000 years of documented use
• Naturally caffeine-free — a classic evening and bedtime herbal tea
• The name “chamomile” derives from the Greek khamaimelon — “earth apple” — a reference to the flower’s characteristic sweet, apple-like fragrance
• Contains apigenin — a flavone with a high affinity for GABA receptors and one of the most extensively studied phytochemicals in chamomile
• Rich in alpha-bisabolol, chamazulene precursors, luteolin, quercetin, rutin, and caffeic acid
• Delicate, light, subtly sweet flavor with gentle apple-like notes — one of the most approachable and universally enjoyed herbal teas
• 4 oz loose leaf in a quality tin-tie bag for freshness — approximately 30 cups

How to Brew

Water Temperature: 200–208°F (just off boiling) — chamomile is delicate and does not require fully boiling water. Leaf Ratio: 1–2 teaspoons (1.5–2g) per 8 oz of water. Steep Time: 5–7 minutes covered — covering the cup while steeping helps retain the volatile aromatic compounds. The flavor is delicate, light, and subtly sweet with gentle apple-like notes. With Honey: A small amount of raw honey is a classic and natural pairing. Iced: Brew double-strength, steep 7 minutes covered, strain, and pour over ice for a refreshing cold infusion. Blending: Pairs beautifully with lemon balm, lavender, linden flower, and passionflower in classic calming herbal blends.

And a word from a very wise rabbit:

“Peter Rabbit was not very well during the evening. His mother put him to bed, and made some chamomile tea: ‘One tablespoon full to be taken at bedtime.’” — Beatrix Potter

Caffeine-free. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Not for use during pregnancy without consulting a qualified healthcare provider.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.