Organic Chamomile Tea: German Matricaria Flower Infusion

How to Brew: Perfect Temperature & Steeping Time

For optimal flavor and therapeutic benefit, use 3.5 teaspoons (approximately 3 grams) of dried chamomile flowers per 150 ml of water.

Heat fresh, filtered water to 90-95°C (194-203°F) just below boiling point. Pouring water at this temperature preserves the delicate essential oils while effectively extracting beneficial compounds. If using boiling water, allow it to cool for 30-60 seconds before pouring.

Place the chamomile flowers in a glass or porcelain vessel, pour the heated water over them, then cover immediately to trap aromatic essential oils that would otherwise evaporate. The golden infusion will begin releasing its characteristic apple-honey aroma within moments.

Steep for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even extraction. Longer steeping (up to 10 minutes) intensifies both flavor and medicinal properties but may introduce slight bitterness. Strain thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy pure for the fullest chamomile experience
• Add a small drizzle of honey to enhance natural sweetness
• Combine with lemon balm or lavender for enhanced calming effects
• Serve iced in summer by steeping double-strength and pouring over ice

For best results, consume twice daily once mid-afternoon and once 30-60 minutes before bedtime. The evening cup supports natural sleep onset, while the afternoon serving helps manage daily stress.

Store unused flowers in an airtight container away from light and moisture to preserve potency. Properly stored chamomile maintains its therapeutic properties for up to one year.

Pure Organic Ingredients: Croatian Matricaria Chamomile Flowers

This infusion contains solely organic German chamomile flowers (*Matricaria chamomilla*, also known as *Matricaria recutita*), cultivated in the mineral-rich soils of Croatia where optimal growing conditions produce exceptionally fragrant, potent blooms.

Each delicate white-petaled flower with its characteristic bright yellow center is hand-selected at the precise moment when essential oil content reaches its peak. The careful drying process preserves the natural bioactive compounds including apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene that give chamomile its renowned calming properties.

The flowers maintain their soft, almost feathery texture and release a gentle, apple-like aroma when steeped, creating an infusion that's both visually appealing and therapeutically effective. Their pale cream-to-white color deepens to warm gold when infused, releasing sweet floral notes.

Certified organic, this product contains no additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, or caffeine. The single-ingredient purity ensures you receive chamomile's full spectrum of natural benefits with complete botanical integrity.

Sleep Support & Nervous System Calm

Chamomile has earned its reputation as nature's gentle sedative through centuries of traditional use and modern scientific validation.

The flowers contain apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to specific receptors in the brain, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. This natural compound works similarly to mild tranquilizers but without dependency risks or morning grogginess, helping ease the transition from wakefulness to restful sleep.

Key wellness benefits include:

• Promotes deep, restorative sleep and reduces time needed to fall asleep
• Calms nervous tension and reduces stress-related symptoms
• Soothes digestive discomfort, bloating, and mild gastrointestinal spasms
• Provides anti-inflammatory support throughout the body
• Eases mild menstrual discomfort and muscle tension

The tea's mild sedative properties stem from its rich concentration of terpenoids and flavonoids, which work synergistically to relax smooth muscle tissue. This explains why chamomile effectively addresses both digestive upset and nervous system agitation two systems intimately connected in the body.

Regular evening consumption supports healthy sleep patterns naturally. The gentle warmth of the tea itself promotes physical relaxation, while the bioactive compounds work at a cellular level to signal the body's natural rest response.

Many appreciate that chamomile's effects are cumulative yet non-habit forming, making it suitable for long-term use as part of a healthy sleep hygiene routine.

Ancient Egyptian Sacred Herb to European Folk Medicine

Chamomile holds one of the longest documented histories in herbal medicine, spanning over 5,000 years across multiple continents and cultures.

Ancient Egyptians revered chamomile as a sacred plant dedicated to Ra, their sun god, using it to treat fevers and as a key ingredient in mummification. Egyptian nobility considered chamomile essential for both physical healing and spiritual protection, often including it in burial rituals to ensure safe passage to the afterlife.

Throughout medieval Europe, chamomile became known as the "plant's physician" because nearby struggling plants seemed to thrive when chamomile grew beside them. Monasteries cultivated extensive chamomile gardens, and monks prescribed the herb for ailments ranging from insomnia to digestive complaints, establishing protocols still referenced in modern herbalism.

German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) earned particular distinction in Germanic regions, where it was called "alles zutraut" "capable of anything" reflecting its reputation as a cure-all remedy. Traditional German herbalists recommended chamomile tea before bed, a practice that spread throughout Europe and eventually worldwide.

By the 19th century, chamomile had become synonymous with bedtime rituals across Western culture. Victorian England saw chamomile featured in every household herbal, recommended for "nervous disorders" and "hysteria" historical terms for what we now understand as anxiety and stress-related conditions.

Today, chamomile remains one of the world's most consumed herbal teas, with an estimated one million cups drunk daily globally. This Croatian-grown variety continues the European tradition of high-quality chamomile cultivation, maintaining the botanical integrity that made this herb a cornerstone of traditional medicine.