Description

The Nile Delta, where grows the finest chamomile in the world, is perhaps the oldest continually farmed piece of land on earth. For at least as far back as 5000 years, farmers have sewn seeds and pruned crops in the delta, coaxing lush fields of every imaginable variety to bloom and blossom. To say the region has history is an understatement. The Nile Delta features prominently in the Old Testament of the Bible where it is called the Land of Goshen. As such it was the place the Israelites called home for 400 years before being led out of Egypt by Moses.

What made the Delta so fertile? Annual flooding. Every year the Nile would burst its banks and flood the plains alongside the river. River-silt loaded with nutrients and minerals would be carried and deposited along the banks. This silt served as a natural fertilizer for the year’s crops and made the flood a highly anticipated event. Although the 1902 completion of the Aswan dam put an end to the annual flood, to this day the Nile Delta is still home to  wonderfully rich soil that infuses its agricultural produce with intense flavor.

This organic Egyptian chamomile is a perfect example of the delta’s agricultural bounty. Grown in accordance with European organic standards, this pure herbal tea produces a cup that is at once lively and relaxing. On the nose, the cup presents a soothing floral bouquet. On the tongue, the infusion impresses with exceptionally lively honey notes. If you’re looking for a way to describe the sensation, tell them a freshly brewed cup is as relaxing as watching the sun set over the Nile and as flavorful as a pot of fresh honey. That said, you won’t need a Rosetta stone to understand the flavor of this fantastic flower – it’s superb.

Ingredients From: Egypt
Region(s): Nile River Delta
Grade(s): 1st Grade New Crop, Large.
Growing Altitudes: 1 – 100 feet above sea level
Manufacture Type(s): Traditional process, Small batch crafted, Air and sun dried.
Cup Characteristics: Very aromatic with a fruity tending floral flavor.
Infusion: Tending light and yellowish
Luxury Ingredients: Certified Organic Chamomile blossoms