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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Chamomile tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 cup
• Time: 10 min
• From: German chamomile

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried (or 2 tablespoons fresh) chamomile flowers
• 250 ml water
• optionally a spoonful of honey

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil.
2. Put the chamomile in a tea infuser and pour over the water.
3. Cover the cup and leave to steep for 5 to 10 minutes so the fragrant oil does not evaporate.
4. Strain and drink warm, with honey if you like.

Storing: Drink it fresh. The dried flowers keep for a year in a closed jar.