Brewed Chamomile Tea
Floral dried chamomile blossoms steeped hot yield a soothing, honey-gold cup.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover
This caffeine-free infusion relies on steeping dried chamomile flowers in just-boiled water to coax out their apple-like aroma and mellow, slightly sweet flavor. It comes together in minutes and works well as an evening wind-down drink or a gentle companion to a light breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons dried chamomile flowers
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 slice lemon (optional)
Method
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Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
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Place the dried chamomile flowers in a tea infuser or directly into a mug.
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Pour the hot water over the chamomile and cover the mug to trap the aroma.
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Steep for 5 minutes, until the water turns pale gold and smells floral.
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Remove the infuser or strain out the flowers.
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Stir in honey and add a lemon slice, if desired, then serve warm.
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Brewed Chamomile Tea
This caffeine-free infusion relies on steeping dried chamomile flowers in just-boiled water to coax out their apple-like aroma and mellow, slightly sweet flavor. It comes together in minutes and works well as an evening wind-down drink or a gentle companion to a light breakfast.
6 min 1 serving 5 cal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons dried chamomile flowers
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 slice lemon (optional)
Method
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
- 2
Place the dried chamomile flowers in a tea infuser or directly into a mug.
- 3
Pour the hot water over the chamomile and cover the mug to trap the aroma.
- 4
Steep for 5 minutes, until the water turns pale gold and smells floral.
- 5
Remove the infuser or strain out the flowers.
- 6
Stir in honey and add a lemon slice, if desired, then serve warm.