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I just got some chamomile and I've realised that the taste of chamomile is too much on its own. However I do like the relaxing effect it has so I dont want to get rid of it. I was wondering what would be good to mix with it.

Any sugegstions?

Mixing it with a silver needle would add only minimal caffeine and would probably taste great.

klemptor wrote:Mixing it with a silver needle would add only minimal caffeine and would probably taste great.

I definately want somethign with no or very little caffeine since this is goign to be my "bedtime" tea. I may have to try that.
Thanks.

I mix chamomile with mint, I use spearmint. And if you have rooibos you can mix your own foxtrot blend with chamomile mint and rooibos.

I've found that both peppermint and spearmint work well but for mint I prefer the spearmint. Another popular choice that I think works even better is lemongrass.

Adding hibiscus can give it a fruity kick. It could also be combined with some of the mixes already mentioned to make a chamomile/hibiscus/mint (or lemongrass) tea or a chamomile/hibiscus/roobios.

hmmm, that sounds so good, I wish I had the raw materials to make those blends...

Chamomile seems to me to be pretty mild and could blend well with just about anything. I like it on its own but i also like adding honey. That may help to tone it down a little, if you like honey.

I too found that the taste of straight Chamomile wasn't to my liking. I agree with the mint, rooibos, hibiscus recommendations. I have also found lemon balm and lavender with chamomile to be nice.

i mix a great tea!
*linden flower
*chamomile
*and hibiscus
It makes me fall asleep really fast!

I picked up some peppermint (I prefer it over spearmint) and lemongrass and blend both with my chamomile.

It makes a very lovely brew that has me nodding off in no time.

The lavender sounds very nice. I may have to give that a try some time.

~Cinnamon sweet

My preference is a half gram or so of spearmint and lemongrass each. Some people prefer peppermint but not me.

Cheers!

Rooibos+chamomile+lavender=one sleepy Mary.

I've also had a mix with chamomile, rosebuds, and dried apple bits I found very tasty.

I know it sounds wierd. Ok...Really wierd but you can dress your salad with it. I have tried this recipe and its good. It is a chamomile dressing and its pretty yummy.
http://artoftea.com/wordpress/2007/10/0 ... ith-tea-2/