Chamomile Tea Recipe | Chamomile Herbal Tea

Chamomile Tea Recipe | Chamomile Herbal Tea | Refreshing Chamomile Herbal Tea | How to make Chamomile Tea at Home with step by step instructions and video.

Chamomile Tea Recipe | Chamomile Herbal Tea is a refreshing tea to revitalize with its delicate fragrance and subtle sweetness. Made from dried daisy like Chamomile flowers, it does not contain any leaves of true tea plant. Chamomile tea comes from just the flower heads of the plant. It is one of the oldest herbal tea drinks in the world.

(Updated video on 3rd October 2024)

Despite my love for Karak Chai, I occasionally take herbal tea such as Chamomile tea, Hibiscus Iced Tea or Kadha Indian Herbal Tea to keep me going or for throat discomfort. Thankfully, I get back to normal within a few sips of this tea.

Sit back and relax on a cold winter evening, and enjoy some Chamomile Tea with Dates and Nuts Cake, Eggless Vanilla Choco Chunk muffins or Chocolate Muffins while watching TV or scrolling through your mobile. If you are tired as well, Chamomile tea might help you –

• Gives you much-needed relief.
• Easy to make
• Available in teabags form as well as the dried flower heads
• No caffeine

What is Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is a herbal caffeine-free tea and a good alternative to black or green tea. Chamomile is a flowering plant for the daisy Asteraceae family.

The word ‘Chamomile’ comes from the Greek word khamaimēlon,  that implies earth apple – khamai ‘on the ground’ and mēlon ‘apple’. Chamomile tea smells slightly like apple which explains its name in Greek Chamomile meaning Earth apple. (Source: Wikipedia)

Mostly two varieties of this tea are used – Roman Chamomile and German Chamomile. Roman variety has a slight bitter flavor. Whereas German Chamomile is the typical herbal tea with slightly sweet flavor.

Chamomile tea is also known to have remedial effect for some ailments.

Ingredients

Chamomile Tea– Dried flower heads of the Chamomile of the plant are used.

Sweetening agent – Honey maybe used for sweetness.

Lime Juice/Slices or other flavours– For flavours you may use a few drops of lime, lime slices or apple slices, or ginger or cinnamon

How to make Chamomile Tea at Home Step-by-step Instructions

1. Firstly, take water in a pot and bring to boil.

2. As the water becomes hot , add chamomile tea leaves.

3. Let it boil with water for a minute.

4. Then put off flame and cover the pot.

5. Furthermore, let the tea steep for for 5-10 minutes.

6. Alternatively, you could first let the water come to a rolling boil. Then add the tea and immediately put off flame. Cover and let the tea steep for ten minutes.

7. Strain and pour the tea in a cup.

8. Finally, add some honey if you wish. Also add some lime juice or a slice of lime

How to Serve Chamomile Tea

Serve Chamomile Tea hot or cold. It can be consumed any time of the day. My personal experience – enjoy chamomile herbal tea in the evening over a chat and some snacks such as

Beetroot Cutlets

Noodles Samosa

Focaccia Bread

Za’ater Cheese Manakeesh

Drinking a cup of chamomile tea after dinner induces good sleep.

Tips For Best Chamomile Tea

For iced tea, cool the tea to room temperature and then refrigerate tea.

Alternatively, you can use tea bags. Let the tea bags steep n hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Along with some lime juice , you could add mint leaves. Adding a slice of apple or lime would be a lovely touch. It is a wonderful idea to add raisins to Chamomile Tea.

You could make variations like Chamomile Cinnamon Tea, Chamomile and Lavender Tea, Chamomile Ginger Iced Tea or even Chamomile Honey & Lemongrass Tea.

Benefits of Chamomile Tea

(Source: Healthline )

Chamomile tea contains antioxidants that have a soothing and calming effect and help to induce sleep.

Due to its anti inflammatory nature, chamomile tea protects against diarrhea, nausea and gas.

The anti inflammatory effects of chamomile tea may help promote blood sugar control.

Chamomile tea boosts immunity. It is effective in preventing and treatment of common colds, soothes sore throats and improves skin health.

FAQ

How to Store Chamomile Tea

Store the dried Chamomile Tea in a sealed airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Can milk be added to Chamomile Tea

For herbal tea I would sincerely stick to having it without milk.

Recipe Card

Chamomile Tea Recipe | Chamomile Herbal Tea

Chamomile Tea is a herbal caffeine-free tea made from dried daisy like Chamomile flowers. It is a good alternative to black or green tea. Chamomile tea smells slightly like apple with a somewhat sweet flavour. It has health benefits.

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Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Steeping Time 10 minutes mins

Course Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine American, Asian, European

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

  

• 3 tsp Dried Chamomile Flowers
• 3 cups Water
• Honey
• Lime juice a few drops
• Slice of lime

Instructions

 

• Firstly, take water in a pot and bring to boil.
• As the water becomes hot , add chamomile tea.
• Let it boil with water for a minute.
• Then put off flame and cover the pot.
• Furthermore, let tea steep for for 5-10 minutes.
• Alternatively, you could first let the water come to a rolling boil. then add the tea and immediately put off flame. Cover and let the tea steep for ten minutes.
• Strain and pour the tea in a cup.
• Finally, add some honey if you wish. Also add some lime juice or a slice of lime

Video

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Notes

• For iced tea, cool the tea to room temperature and then refrigerate tea. Alternatively, you can use tea bags.
• Let the tea bags steep n hot water for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Along with some lime juice , you could add mint leaves, a slice of apple, lime or raisins to Chamomile Tea.
• You could make variations like Chamomile Cinnamon Tea, Chamomile and Lavender Tea, Chamomile Ginger Iced Tea or even Chamomile Honey & Lemongrass Tea

Keyword Chamomile Tea Recipe, Herbal Tea, How to make Chamomile Tea

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