Foraging and Brewing with Wild Pineapple Chamomile

Journeying into the realm of wild foraging and tea brewing, we turn our attention to a delightfully fragrant inhabitant of our edible garden - the Wild Pineapple Chamomile. With its distinctively sweet, pineapple-esque aroma, this wild chamomile variant adds a new dimension to our 'Blooming Brews’.

The process starts with the gentle foraging of the wild chamomile, focusing on the ripe and aromatic buds. These are then blended with sugar, an interesting exercise that subtly warms up the buds due to friction. Think of it as a gentle roasting mechanism that uncovers the hidden, diverse flavors of the chamomile.

The outcome of this process is a vibrant green granulated powder, which needs to be left to dry before being stored in an airtight canister. This versatile chamomile sugar offers multiple uses - from lending a unique twist to our chamomile iced tea, to adding a touch of floral sweetness when sprinkled on cakes.

But to truly capture the essence of the wild pineapple chamomile plant, we incorporate the soft, fragrant leaves into our blend. The texture and balmy scent of the leaves add an extra layer of complexity to our brew, paying homage to its traditional medicinal roots.

The final brew is a vibrant yellow-green elixir. When paired with milk and honey, it takes on a creamy, dreamy shade of green, offering a rich, layered tasting experience. Sip on our wild pineapple chamomile tea and taste the magic of nature.