Origin: Ancient Egypt | Chamomile • Spearmint • Lemon Verbena • Lavender • Caffeine-free We're taking it way back to ancient Egypt, who didn't stop at giving the world pyramids and hieroglyphics, but chamomile, too! The soft floral notes of the chamomile are further accentuated by lavender, with a hint of freshness from the spearmint and soothing lemon flavor from the verbena. A bedtime must-have, enjoy hot and with an optional sweetener. Cultural and Historical Context: The chamomiles are several species of flowers from the daisy family. The word “chamomile” comes from the Greek words meaning “earth apple”, describing the low-growing plant with an apple-like scent. Known the world over for centuries as a soothing beverage, chamomile tea was likely first made in ancient Egypt. Egyptians considered chamomile to be a gift from the gods; pharaohs wore chamomile patterns in life and were anointed in its oil in death. Chamomile appears in the poetry of William Shakespeare, the paintings of Vincent van Gogh, and Eastern European folk tales, and cultures across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have prescribed it for medicinal purposes. Ingredients: Chamomile, Spearmint, Lemon Verbena and Lavender. Caffeine-free.
