Citrus Free Honey Chamomile Herbal Tea
Warm, floral, and gently sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Chamomile brings its signature calm, ginger adds a subtle warmth that builds with each sip, and a drizzle of honey ties everything together without any sharpness. For anyone avoiding citrus, herbal teas can be a minefield — so many blends sneak in lemon peel, orange zest, or citric acid as a brightening agent. This one keeps things beautifully simple: dried chamomile flowers, fresh ginger, honey, and an optional sprig of mint are all you need. The ginger is simmered first to coax out its depth, then the chamomile steeps off the heat so it stays delicate rather than bitter. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and feels genuinely restorative, whether you're winding down after a long day or just craving something soothing and safe.
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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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