Cinnamon Free Honey Chamomile Herbal Tea
Floral, gently sweet, and deeply soothing, this herbal tea is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow afternoon. Dried chamomile flowers steep in ginger-infused water to create a pale golden brew that smells as good as it tastes. A spoonful of honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the delicate botanicals, and a fresh mint sprig adds a cool, bright finish if you're feeling fancy. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, herbal teas can be a minefield — so many blends and store-bought options sneak it in as a background note or warming spice. This one keeps things clean and intentional, relying on chamomile, ginger, and mint to do all the heavy lifting. The whole process takes just minutes on the stovetop, making it an effortless ritual you can return to any time you need something warm and genuinely calming.
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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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