Twinings – Pure Chamomile
I’m frequently very rude about herbal teas here. But I do, nonetheless, respect the restorative properties of plants, which is why I find myself currently sipping on a cup of Twinings Chamomile.
I’m headachy and grumpy, and chamomile is generally good for whatever ails you, isn’t it? My Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism tells me it’s anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic and carminative and that it can be used as a tonic and to “treat the common cold”.
The only problem is that chamomile tastes disgusting. In fact, it tastes like what I imagine wee would taste like. I’ve gone on record saying that many times here, most recently in my review of Bird & Blends Teas of the Zodiac Pisces tea.
While I’m happy to accept chamomile as a rudimentary medicine, I’m completely baffled why some people choose to drink it for fun. This Twinings chamomile is less revolting than other chamomiles I’ve had. I suspect this is because this particular tea bag has been knocking around for so long that it’s lost a lot of its potency. It was snaffled from a Premier Inn, and they regrettably switched from Twinings to PG Tips quite some time ago, so that definitely dates it.
While this might make the beverage more palatable to a staunch camomile avoider like me, it probably means that all the curative wellness-enhancing features are also less effective. Oh, well, you can’t win ‘em all.
So, did the five-year-old stale teabag magically restore me to health and wellness and, most importantly, stop the incessant throbbing brain-splitting pain in my temples?
No. It did not, sadly. I went straight to bed after drinking it and then woke up at 1am and took a couple of ibuprofen. Nevertheless, I’m resolved to try herbal remedies more this year. I will at least give them a go. I used to be all into that stuff years ago when I was younger and more hippyish, so brace yourself for the possibility of further reviews where I list my ailments like some kind of grumbly old person, drink unpleasant herbal infusions and moan about the taste. It’s certainly something for you all to look forward to.
Today’s book pairing is Dreams and Shadows by C Robert Cargill.
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