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Chamomile tea

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Dried chamomile flowers steeped covered in just-boiled water for a soft, apple-and-honey-scented, caffeine-free cup, often drunk in the evening.

Chamomile tea is an International hot drink, ready in about 9 minutes and made with chamomile. It serves 1 and is rated beginner to cook.

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A soothing cup of chamomile tea next to a laptop, perfect for relaxation or work breaks.
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Prep
1 min
Cook
8 min
Total
9 min
Serves
1
Level
Beginner
Calories
0

Ingredients

1 mug

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Bring fresh water to the boil and let it settle for a few seconds (95–100 °C).

  2. Step 2

    Pour it over the chamomile (opens in a new tab) in an infuser or pot, cover so the aromatic oils stay in, and steep for 5 minutes (up to 10 for a stronger cup).

  3. Step 3

    Strain, and add honey (opens in a new tab) and lemon (opens in a new tab) if you like.

      Liquid being strained through a sieve
      How it looks · Photo: Katerina Holmes on Pexels

    About this dish

    Origin
    Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainDrunk as a folk infusion across Europe, the Mediterranean and western Asia for a very long time.Also popular in Germany, Spain, Mexico, Egypt, Türkiye, United Kingdom
    Dish
    Dinner · Snack · Hot drinks
    Cooking method
    Boiled
    Taste
    mild, aromatic / warmly spiced, fruity
    Diet
    Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
    All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium
    Without the optional extras: Vegan, Plant-based, No added sugarWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
    Good for
    Everyday · Budget-friendly
    Techniques
    Boiling

    Allergens

    None of the 14 major allergens appear in the listed ingredients.

    Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

    Nutrition

    0 kcal per serving

    Calculated

    1 serving ≈ 253 g · recipe makes 1

    Where the energy comes from

    • Protein 0%
    • Carbohydrate 0%
    • Fat 0%
    Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
    NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
    Energy0 kcal0 kcal
    Protein0 g0 g
    Carbohydrate0 g0 g
    Net carbohydrate0 g0 g
    Sugars0 g0 g
    Added sugars0 g0 g
    Fibre0 g0 g
    Fat0 g0 g
    Saturated fat0 g0 g
    Trans fat0 g0 g
    Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
    Sodium5 mg2 mg
    Salt equivalent0 g0 g
    Vitamins & minerals per serving
    Potassium
    0 mg
    Calcium
    25 mg
    Iron
    0 mg
    Magnesium
    5 mg
    Vitamin A (RAE)
    0 µg
    Vitamin C
    0 mg
    Vitamin D
    0 µg
    Vitamin B12
    0 µg
    Folate (DFE)
    0 µg

    How these numbers were made

    • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
    • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
    • Optional ingredients are not included: honey, lemon.
    • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
    • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

    Good to know

    Tips

    • Whole dried flower heads taste sweeter than the dust in many tea bags.

    Common mistakes

    • Steeping uncovered, which lets the fragrant oils escape with the steam.

    Food safety

    • People allergic to ragweed or other daisy-family plants can react to chamomile. Do not give honey to babies under 12 months.

    Storage

    • Brew fresh; leftover infusion keeps 1 day in the fridge to drink cold.

    Variations

    • Manzanilla con anís (Spain): Chamomile steeped with a pinch of aniseed, common in Spain.
    • Mint chamomile: Steep a few fresh mint leaves with the flowers.

    Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

    Recipe DNA

    How this dish is built

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    The body of the dish

    Gravy, sauce & base

    Used in steps 1, 2, 3

    Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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