Lavender Chamomile Tea

2. Interactive Organic Botanical Ingredient List & Customizations

Formulating an apothecary-grade cup of Lavender Chamomile Tea begins with sourcing certified organic, wildcrafted, or biodynamically grown herbs that are vibrant in color and fragrant the moment you open the jar. In my Kyoto-inspired blending studio, we balance a primary therapeutic botanical (‘base note’) with a digestive or circulatory synergist (‘heart note’) and a bright citrus or mint aromatic (‘top note’).

Use the interactive botanical checklist below to gather your loose-leaf herbs, and explore my clinical herbalist customizations whether you prefer an evening sleep tonic, a chilled summer kooridashi cold-brew, or an adaptogen-infused elixir.

Interactive Loose-Leaf Apothecary Checklist (Tap as You Measure)

• 2 tablespoons certified organic whole Egyptian chamomile flower heads
• 1 teaspoon organic French culinary lavender buds & lemon balm leaf
• ½ teaspoon organic passionflower herb & crushed cardamom pod
• ½ teaspoon organic linden blossom or oatstraw tops for silky mouthfeel
• ¼ teaspoon organic crushed green cardamom or fennel seeds
• 2 strips organic Meyer lemon or sweet orange peel (white pith removed)
• 16 oz (475 ml) filtered spring water heated to 205°F (96°C)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon raw wildflower or Manuka honey (stirred in below 115°F)

Recommended Tea Sommelier & Apothecary Vessels

• Borosilicate glass teapot with extra-fine stainless steel infuser basket
• Variable-temperature gooseneck electric kettle
• Airtight UV-amber glass apothecary jar for loose-leaf storage

Ready to steep? Continue to Part 3 for the exact water temperature, covered steeping timeline, and re-steeping ritual!