Cashew Free Honey Chamomile Herbal Tea
Warm, floral, and gently sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of cup that makes you slow down and actually breathe for a minute. Dried chamomile flowers steep alongside fresh ginger slices to create a pale golden brew that smells incredible and tastes even better. A spoonful of honey rounds out the natural bitterness of the chamomile, and a sprig of fresh mint adds a cool, bright finish if you're feeling fancy. Tree nuts and seeds have no place in a recipe like this — it's built entirely from pantry staples and fresh ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your mug. The stovetop method of simmering the ginger first before steeping the chamomile is a small but smart step that coaxes out a deeper, more complex flavor than simply dunking a tea bag. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and makes two servings, which means it's just as good for a quiet solo evening as it is for sharing with someone who needs a little comfort.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger (about ¼ inch thick each)
- 2 tsp honey, or more to taste
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and ginger slices in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried chamomile flowers, stir once to submerge, and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the water is a pale golden yellow and fragrant.
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