How to Brew Valerian

The root has a pungent, strong odour, although the plant's flowers are sweet-smelling.

Catalogued origin is Europe; it grows across Europe and Asia and is naturalised in damp North American meadows and woods.

Here is how to brew Valerian for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Brew Valerian

1. Measure 2g of Valerian into your cup or teapot per 250 ml of water.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 95-100 C.
3. Add the Valerian to the water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Strain and serve hot as tea, add honey to taste.
5. It re-brews 2-3x, so you can steep a second cup from the same Valerian.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep tightly sealed after opening.
• Get more from it: Re-steep the same Valerian for a lighter second cup.

Tasting Notes

Whole organic valerian root, cut and dried for a woody, pine-scented, full cup.

• Aroma: Pine: Bitterness: Low
• Woody And Evergreen: Earthy Pine Finish
• Body: Full: Sweetness: Low
• Deep Woody Cup: Bold And Woody
• Colour: Amber: Great Hot Or Iced
• Deep Infusion: Whole Root