Gluten Free Honey Chamomile Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this honey chamomile blend is the kind of thing you want waiting for you at the end of a long day. Dried chamomile flowers steep alongside fresh ginger slices to create a pale golden brew that smells as good as it tastes — floral, gently spicy, and naturally sweet. A spoonful of honey stirred in at the end rounds everything out beautifully, and a sprig of fresh mint adds a cool, bright finish if you're feeling fancy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no concern about hidden additives sneaking in. The technique is simple but intentional — simmering the ginger first draws out its warmth before the delicate chamomile flowers ever hit the water, protecting their flavor and keeping the tea from turning bitter. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and feels genuinely restorative, whether you're winding down before bed or just need a quiet moment mid-afternoon.
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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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