Chamomile Dream

This chamomile tea does have a unique taste – a lemony and flowery undercurrent which likely comes from lemon verbena. But I am not so happy with the long, bitter aftertaste that lingers in my mouth. As the tea cools, the bitterness becomes more and more intense! Now my whole cup (instead of only the aftertaste) has turned bitter 0_0

A disappointment !
After opening the plastic bag and taking out the “silk” tea-bag, I was already a bit reluctant, as the chamomile and other herbs looks grinded, while I was expecting full leaves and flowers.
The herbal tea color, once steeped, is a nice bright yellow. The smell is rather pleasant. The taste is rather pleasant, though the chamomile is rather short-lasting and the verbena takes rapidly over. I could not taste the marigold (though I never managed to identify its taste, as I’ve always had some in blends). The lavender may be responsible for some of the remaining after-taste, but I’m not so sure about it either.
Though a quite pleasant brew, I did not feel it was really special and I have better memories of drinks made only with entire chamomile flowers.
The second steep came out very light and with little flavor. At least with the Gryphon teas I’ve tried until now, I could manage up to 5 steeps, which were still interesting, though feeling weaker at the end, which makes them much better value for money.
Totally overpriced and not worth it.

Sipdown! (12 | 57)

Another swap sample from Instagram, thanks tea friend! I used two sachets for a 16-ounce teapot.

I actually think I could’ve used just one, as it’s very strong with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Otherwise, it’s mostly soft, mellow chamomile, with a lovely honeyed sweetness to it and just a hint of apple skin. The lavender is subtle, fortunately for me. It adds a slight citrusy floral note that complements the chamomile well.

I wouldn’t call this blend remarkable in any way, but it’s pleasant enough to sip on before bed, and the ingredients seem to be high quality.

I taste mainly chamomile in this blend, with lavender being a distant, but next strongest taste. The other flavours bring up the rear. My only gripe is that it’s slightly too astringent to me, but that fades quickly.

My go-to when I need a good night’s rest. I follow instructions for brewing and take out the tea bag about a min before the max time indicated.

Since I like most of Gryphon’s blends, this chamomile came across as a disappointment. It doesn’t taste much of anything.

This Chamomile blend is too intense for brewing per cup. I think Gryphon’s Teas are better enjoyed by per pot.