Ingredient
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Origin: Provence, France & Yunnan, China · Family: Lamiaceae
Only the buds — not the leaves or stems — are used in tea. Buds are harvested just as the flowers open, then dried at low temperature to preserve the linalool that gives lavender its signature aroma. A small pinch is enough; lavender is one of the most concentrated florals in the cabinet.
Flavour
Floral, herbaceous, with a clean cool finish.
Traditional benefits
- ✦Linalool has been clinically associated with reduced anxiety and improved sleep quality.
- ✦May ease tension headaches.
- ✦Mildly supportive of skin, heart and digestive health when consumed regularly.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
LilyJasmineRose
A short history
Lavender's medicinal use stretches back to ancient Egypt — found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Provence became its modern centre after WWII when the perfume industry industrialised cultivation.