Midsummer Night's Dream Herbal Tea bulk

Chamomile and Companion Herbs, By the Bagful

Chamomile is the named lead ingredient in this blend, joined by other dried herbs for a floral, caffeine-free cup. The word "chamomile" traces back to the Greek chamaimēlon — literally "earth-apple" — a reference to the apple-like scent of the fresh flower close to the ground, long before the plant had anything to do with a bottled tea blend.

Buying dried botanicals in a larger, bulk format is actually the historically older way of doing things, not the newer one: the individually portioned paper teabag only became commercially widespread in the early 20th century, while buying dried herbs by weight from a jar or bulk bin is the older, longer-standing retail norm this size continues.

Anyone pregnant, nursing, on medication, or with a particular health concern should check with a healthcare provider before making any new botanical blend, including this one, a nightly habit.

How to Brew

Parameter	Guidance
Water temperature	208–212°F (98–100°C), just off a full boil
Leaf dose	1–2 tsp per 8 oz cup
Steep time	5–7 minutes
Caffeine	None

A lid or saucer set over the cup while it steeps helps hold in the floral aroma chamomile is prized for, since a good part of the appeal here is in the scent as much as the flavor.

Did You Know

• "Chamomile" is Greek for "earth-apple." The name comes from chamaimēlon — chamai ("on the ground") plus mēlon ("apple") — a reference to the apple-like scent of the fresh flower close to the soil, not to any actual apple in the blend.

• Teabags are newer than loose herbs sold by weight. The individually portioned paper teabag only became commercially widespread in the early 20th century; buying dried botanicals loose, by weight, from a jar or bulk bin is the much older retail norm — which makes a bulk bag like this one a continuation of the older habit, not a departure from it.

• Dried chamomile keeps its aroma best stored the way most dried florals do. An airtight container, out of direct light and away from heat, holds the floral scent far longer than a bag left open on a counter — worth keeping in mind with a larger bag meant to last.

What's the difference between this and the standard Midsummer Night's Dream Herbal Tea?

Only the size — this is the same caffeine-free, chamomile-based blend as the standard 2.6 oz tin, packaged in an 8.8 oz bulk bag for drinkers who go through it regularly.

What's in this tea?

Chamomile and other dried herbs, blended for a floral, caffeine-free cup — no Camellia sinensis leaf involved.

Is it caffeine-free?

Yes. As an herbal blend rather than a true tea, it contains no caffeine at all.

How should I brew it?

Use water just off a full boil (208–212°F / 98–100°C), 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz cup, and steep 5–7 minutes covered, to hold in the floral aroma.

How should I store a bulk bag to keep it at its best?

Keep it airtight, away from heat and direct light — the same storage rule that applies to any dried floral botanical, just more relevant with a larger bag meant to last longer.