Freshly Brewed Chamomile Tea Recipe

by Ishani Bose last updated -

If there is a beverage that can soothe your senses and help you relax after a hard day’s work, it has to be a freshly brewed cup of chamomile or manzanilla tea! The chamomile tea recipe is fairly simple. It is a sweet herbal infusion with the aftertaste of crisp apple. Unlike most teas made of dried flowers, chamomile tea lets out a fresh, and somewhat sweet aroma. It almost feels like a cup of sunshine thanks to its yellow hue and fresh aromatic flavors. But how do you make this tea at home? Let us find out.

How to make Chamomile Tea?

Chamomile tea is quite light and airy in its body and texture. This tea can be made both with fresh as well as dried chamomile flowers, but the dried chamomile flowers may sometimes leave a bitter undertone. Those who have caffeine sensitivity or wish to cut down on their caffeine intake can sip on this tea and enjoy its soothing and relaxing benefits. [1]

Chamomile tea in a white cup and chamomile flowers on a table

Refreshing Chamomile Tea Recipe

Brew a rejuvenating cup of chamomile tea, which is known for its soothing and calming properties!
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American, European
Keyword: chamomile tea, chamomile flowers
Appliance: Stove, Tea infuser
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Ishani Bose

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of water
  • 3 tsp of dried chamomile flowers
  • honey/maple syrup/sugar optional

Instructions

  • To make chamomile tea,  take two cups of water in a saucepan and heat it. Once it starts to boil, take it off the gas stove and add 3 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers to it.
  • Keep it covered for a minute or two and allow the dried flowers to steep. Remember that the longer you steep the dried flowers, the stronger the tea will get. 
  • Once done, strain the tea into the cups. You can add a teaspoon of honey or any other sweetener of your liking to enhance the taste of the tea. This step is, however, optional.  Mix the tea well and serve it hot.
    Chamomile tea in a glass cup with fresh chamomile flowers

Notes

  • If you want to get a less fragrant tea or don't want it to be too strong, you can go in for 2 teaspoons of chamomile tea for every cup of hot water. Otherwise, a tablespoon of chamomile tea for every cup of water is ideal.
  • You can also have a cold-brewed version of the same. All you need to do is follow the steps above and put it in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. 


So the next time you want to sit back, relax and rejuvenate yourself, you know which beverage to choose. While chamomile tea is largely safe to drink, it can cause drowsiness and vomiting, if taken in high doses. Overconsumption of the tea could also result in skin allergies. Additionally, chamomile contains small amounts of an aromatic organic chemical compound known as coumarin, which has very mild blood-thinning effects. The long-term effects of drinking this beverage are still not known. Having said that, it is always better to consult a doctor about the quantity of consumption to avoid any health problems. [2]

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An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, Ishani Bose has worked as a reporter/features writer for several leading newspapers and organizations in India. It was her love for food, health, and wellness that brought her to Organic Facts. She is also passionate about mental health and enjoys writing about it to educate more and more people about the same. She is an avid Instagrammer who knows the latest social media trends. When not writing or cooking, you’ll find her reading, traveling, soaking herself in music, arts, and culture in every way possible. Ishani has completed an online program on “Introduction to Food and Health” by Stanford University, US. Furthermore, she has completed an online course on “The Science of Wellbeing” by the Department of Psychology, Yale University.

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