GERD Friendly Honey Chamomile Herbal Tea
Warm, golden, and gently fragrant, this chamomile and ginger tea is exactly the kind of soothing drink your stomach has been asking for. Chamomile is widely loved for its calming properties, and pairing it with fresh ginger — a root long associated with easing digestive discomfort — makes this cup feel almost medicinal without tasting like it. A small drizzle of honey adds just enough natural sweetness to round everything out, and because it's stirred in at the end, you can easily dial it up or down to suit your sensitivity. Unlike many flavored teas or store-bought blends, there are no citrus notes, no peppermint (unless you want a gentle hint from the optional fresh sprig), and no acidic ingredients that tend to aggravate reflux. The process is simple — a quick simmer, a short steep, and a strain — so you can have a comforting mug ready in minutes without any fuss. It's the kind of ritual that feels genuinely restorative, especially in the evening when you want something warm and calming that won't keep you up or stir up discomfort later.
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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)
Can be omittedfresh mint
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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