herbal Origin: Egypt, Croatia — top grades

Chamomile

Dried chamomile blossoms: apple-and-honey sweetness, naturally caffeine-free, and the world's default nightcap.

Essential Brewing Parameters

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Water Temperature

100°C (212°F)

Do not overheat — preserve aromatics

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Steep Duration

5 min

Decant fully to prevent over-extraction

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Dose & Resteeps

4 g · 1 steeps

None

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About Brewing Chamomile

Chamomile wants full boil and a decently long steep — the flowers' sweetness is oil-bound and stingy. Whole flowers beat crushed "tea bags dust" visibly; Egyptian grades run apple-sweet, Croatian slightly earthier. Longer steeps deepen the honey note without bitterness — there is no tannin here to fear. A spoon of honey sounds redundant and tastes right.

Western Mug vs Gaiwan Sessions

The numbers above optimize for a standard Western mug (8–12 oz). If brewing Gongfu style in a gaiwan, double the leaf dose (5–7 g per 100 ml), use boiling or near-boiling water, and reduce steep times to 15–30 seconds for 6–8 distinct infusions. Read the full Gongfu breakdown →