Chamomile flowers brew a mellow, honey-sweet cup that is naturally caffeine-free, on their own or blended with fruit, mint and spice.
Egyptian Chamomile is pure whole flowers with a soft, floral, honey-like taste. Sweet Apple Chamomile adds apple and cinnamon for a cup that tastes a bit like warm apple juice.
Chamomile Spearmint pairs the flowers with cool mint, and Lovely Night and Tranquil Dream are gentle evening blends built around chamomile. For more caffeine-free options, browse all herbal teas.
Chamomile has a mellow, slightly sweet taste with notes of honey, apple and hay. It is soft and round, with no bitterness when brewed correctly.
Use 1 to 1.5 teaspoons per 8 oz cup and water just off the boil, about 205°F. Steep 4 to 6 minutes. A longer steep gives a fuller, more floral cup.
Whole flower heads keep more of their aromatic oils, so the cup tastes fresher and sweeter. Finely chopped chamomile, common in tea bags, tends to taste flatter and can turn dusty.
Yes. Chamomile blends well with mint, lavender, rooibos, apple and honey. Add a pinch to a mild green or white tea for a floral twist, keeping in mind the tea leaves will add caffeine.