“Matricaria recutita” elaborated Stella “a member of the aster family. The health benefits are myriad but I love it in the evening with a little honey. It’s so very relaxing.” While they washed up, a kettle of water was set to heat on the stove. She pulled out two ceramic mugs from an open shelf and popped into each a bag of chamomile tea. “The water must never boil when you make tea” she continued, “it’s too harsh on the botanical. Use very hot water instead.” She saw his expression and threw up her hands in mock frustration. “What? I never pretended not to be a nerd.”