Name: Organic Chamomile USA
Brand: Arbor Teas
SKU: 16161
Price: 10.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (12 reviews)

We are thrilled to have this exceptional organic herbal tea in our USA-grown catalogue! Grown in Southern Oregon by a small, dedicated team of organic farmers, the delicate chamomile flowers produce a clear, lemon-colored liquor that offers an aroma of spring meadow and sugar cookies. The soothing caffeine free cup is lightly floral with notes of sunflower seeds and a slight mineral quality. This exquisite chamomile not only shows off the botanical’s beautiful daisy-like flower, but an intact green stem. The petite blooms are carefully harvested by hand and then promptly transferred to the dryer to preserve the vitality, potency, and vibrancy of this popular botanical.

Perfect for a first-time chamomile drinker or an avid fan looking to try a new origin, this USA-grown chamomile is much brighter with a spring-like freshness when compared to our more traditional honey-like Egyptian chamomile. But, similar to chamomile grown everywhere, it tastes great with additions such as honey, lime, lemon and cinnamon!

Ingredients: organic USA chamomile

Two green Arbor Teas compostable tea bags labeled small and large

Oshala Farm is a 290-acre Regenerative Organic Certified family farm in Applegate Valley, Oregon growing 80+ varieties of medicinal and culinary herbs. Every herb grown at Oshala Farm is one they've nurtured from seed to sale—for home medicine makers, apothecaries, clinical herbalists, naturopaths, and sustainably-minded retailers like Arbor Teas. They cultivate with consciousness to ensure that the herbs they provide are grown with care, dedication, and a love for the land. The Oshala Farm family and crew considers it an honor to be stewards of the earth and to grow herbs that support community health.

Organic Chamomile USA is a labor-intensive crop; all the flowers are carefully hand-harvested. Somewhat unusual within the agricultural industry, Oshala Farm’s crew is employed year-round and has been with them for many years. This dedicated team is very experienced, with keen eyes and tender-handed harvesting skills. The quick transfer of the harvested blooms to the dryer is a point of pride and quality, helping to preserve the integrity of this delicate botanical.

Oshala Farm family and crew posing outdoors with a wooden fence in the background

At Arbor Teas, we believe tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. We’re happy to make recommendations to get you started, but don’t hesitate to experiment! When brewing your tea, your main considerations are tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. We recommend herbal and rooibos teas to be steeped for 5 to 7 minutes in water heated to a full rolling boil. For the best flavor, use fresh water whenever possible, and avoid overboiling. If you want a stronger brew, just use more tea. And don’t forget to re-steep your tea leaves to get the most out of your leaf!

Looking for more info? Check out our How-To Guides and Eco-Brewing Tips!

Aubrey

"Finding chamomile grown in the USA has been a real challenge, as this crop is extremely labor intensive with few mechanical assists. While many small farmers grow chamomile in the USA, few are able to harvest and dry it with the amount of care that we strive for at Arbor Teas. Oshala Farm came to the rescue and we couldn't be happier with the result!"

Chamomile may be best known for its relaxing qualities, a calming herb that many drink before bed. It’s also loved for its ability to calm the stomach, particularly because chamomile oil contains anodyne compounds, which are antispasmodic and help reduce constipation, cramping and other stomach pains. Applied topically, chamomile can have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. Studies have also linked it with anticancer properties, specifically tested on the skin, prostate, breast and ovarian cancer types. In addition, it may be beneficial as a sleep aid, and is helpful with hemorrhoids, gastrointestinal distress, and colic conditions according to a study done at the Department of Urology and Nutrition in Cleveland, Ohio.

For more information about health benefits of Chamomile and other types of herbs, and for direct sources of the above information, check out our Herbal Tea Health Benefits page!

Please note: the information above is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.