How to Make Chamomile Tea
How to make chamomile tea ~ infuse your own herbal tea from fresh or dried chamomile for relaxation, better sleep, and a happy stomach.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4-8 tsp dried chamomile flowers
- honey to taste, optional
Instructions
- Bring 1 quart purified water to a boil.
- Put fresh or dried chamomile in a tea pot.
- Pour the water over the chamomile, stir, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Pour or strain into your tea cup or mug. Add honey to taste.
Notes
Safety note: If you are allergic to asters, daisies, chrysanthemums, or ragweed, you may also be allergic to chamomile. Chamomile may make asthma worse, so people with asthma should not take it. Drinking a lot of highly concentrated chamomile tea may cause vomiting. Chamomile may cause drowsiness, so DO NOT take it and drive. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or managing a health condition, it’s a good idea to check with a healthcare professional before trying this recipe. Always ensure your chamomile is clean, fresh, and free of pesticides.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup · Calories: 1 kcal · Carbohydrates: 0.1 g · Protein: 0.04 g · Fat: 0.01 g · Saturated Fat: 0.003 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01 g · Sodium: 0.3 mg · Potassium: 6 mg · Fiber: 0.1 g · Vitamin A: 42 IU · Vitamin C: 0.3 mg · Calcium: 2 mg · Iron: 0.1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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