Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Nico
Learning how to make chamomile tea is simple. Fresh or dried camomile flowers are steeped in boiling water to create a subtle and calming warm drink.
Fresh chamomile tea is a wonderful warm drink to steep when you need a quiet moment. As the autumn rolls in, now is the time to stock up on chamomile flowers to dry and save for a brief respite from the cold winter months.
If you’re looking for other simple ways to promote self care, you could also try making thyme syrup for coughs and colds or lavender pillow spray.
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Herbs To Blend With Chamomile
Lemon Balm – Lemon balm can help to reduce anxiety and promote sleep. It would be a good herb to blend with chamomile to create a bedtime tea. Add 2 teaspoon per cup of boiling water.
Lemongrass – Lemongrass has antioxidant properties as well as anti-inflammatory properties. It would be a good herb to blend with chamomile to create a blend the nourishes the full body. Add 2 teaspoon per cup of boiling water.
Mint – Mint can help to ease digestive discomfort. A chamomile mint blend would be great after meals. Add 2 teaspoon per cup of boiling water.
Lavender – Lavender can help to reduce inflammation and to improve sleep – so another good one to blend with chamomile before bed. Add 2 teaspoon per cup of boiling water.
FAQ
The entire flower should be used to steep chamomile tea. This includes the white petals and yellow dome.
Chamomile tea is fantastic at promoting relaxation. It’s a good tea to drink before bedtime, to help you calm down after the day.
Tools
Tea Strainer
Mug
Ingredients
Fresh Chamomile Flowers
Boiling Water
Optional Additions – like mint, lavender, lemon grass, or lemon balm
For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
Instructions
Bring water to a rolling boil.
Add fresh or dried chamomile flowers to a tea strainer.
Pour the boiling water overtop.
Allow it to steep for 5-7 minutes.
Optionally add a teaspoon of honey to the mug.
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How To Make Chamomile Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fresh or dried chamomile flowers to a tea strainer.
- Pour the boiling water overtop.
- Allow it to steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Optionally add 1 teaspoon of honey to the mug.
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