Iced Chamomile Tea

If you are looking for a delicious, refreshing, and healthy drink, iced chamomile tea checks all the boxes! So what are you waiting for? Let’s get brewing!

Cold Chamomile Tea

One of my favorite herbal teas is chamomile. It is wonderful hot or iced, caffeine-free, and full of health benefits. What’s not to love? This tea is composed of chamomile flowers that have been dried. It is commonly prepared by steeping in hot water. I’m also going to show you how to make this tea as a cold brew, my new favorite method of preparing tea, peculiarly in the warm summer months.

Chamomile tea has a sweet, apple-like taste and is naturally caffeine-free. Iced chamomile tea can be enjoyed any time of day, and it makes a delicious and refreshing drink on a warm day. Chamomile tea has also been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions.

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What is Chamomile?

Chamomile, also known as camomile, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. There are two main varieties, German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and English chamomile (chamaemelum nobile.) The chamomile plant is a small, perennial herb that has a long history of use in herbal medicine . The chamomile flowers are often dried and then steeped in hot water to make tea. Chamomile tea has a sweet, apple-like taste and is naturally caffeine-free. 

What does Chamomile Iced Tea Taste Like?

The flavor of Chamomile Tea is sweet and apple-like. Because Chamomile tea is naturally caffeine-free, it can be enjoyed any time of day. If you are looking for a delicious, refreshing, and healthy drink, Iced Chamomile Tea is a great choice!

Health Benefits

Chamomile has been used for ages as a medicinal herb. It is packed with antioxidants and flavonoids which may help in lowing the risk of many serious illnesses.

Chamomile is known to be a relaxant, and it can help to relieve tension and anxiety. Chamomile tea can also be helpful in relieving digestive issues such as gas, constipation, and diarrhea. It is also a natural anti-inflammatory, which can help to reduce inflammation in the body. You can read more about its therapeutic qualities here.

Ingredients in Iced Chamomile Tea

•  Chamomile – I like to use dried loose chamomile flowers, but tea bags will also work well.
• Filtered Water – Use filtered or spring water for the best tasting tea. Water plays an important roll in the quality of the tea as well as its aroma.
• Sweetener (optional) – If you like a sweet iced tea, consider what type of sweetener you would like. I recommend a liquid cane sugar, or another sweetener that is easily dissolved. Stevia or honey are also good choices.
• Ice – A few handfuls of fresh ice to enjoy this amazing iced chamomile tea.

How to Make Iced Chamomile Tea – Chamomile Iced Tea Recipe (Method 1)

This is the traditional way of making tea. It is tried and true and relatively quick.

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium sized saucepan on the stovetop.
2. Turn off heat, and add in chamomile. 
3. Cover pot and allow to steep for 5 -10 minutes. (I usually steep for the longest length of time so my tea is extra strong and wont be watered with the addition of ice.)
4. Strain out tea solids.
5. Refrigerate tea until cool.
6. To serve, pour over ice.
7. Enjoy!

How to Cold Brew Chamomile Tea (Method 2)

Preparing cold-brewed tea is extremely quick and easy. The hard part is waiting for all the wonderful tea flavors to be extracted from the water! I typically prepare my cold brew the night before. Then in the morning, I strain out the tea solids and enjoy my tea all day!

1. Full a large jar such as a mason jar or pitcher with lid, with water. 
2. Measure in tea. (You can also use a tea diffuser to make removing tea solids easier!)
3. Tightly attach lid.
4. Refrigerate tea for at least 4 hours. I prefer mine to steep overnight unto 12 hours.
5. Strain out tea solids.
6. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes: 

• Add additional flavors to your tea! I love to add 1 or 2 teaspoons of green tea for a chamomile green tea.
• Add a slice of ginger to your steeping tea for a fresh ginger addition.
• Serve with a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint.
• Garnish with a lemon slice or two.
• Sweeten chamomile tea with a simple syrup, honey, or stevia.

Storage

Store your brewed tea in the refrigerator. If stored properly in a container with a well-sealed lid it will stay fresh for several days. Best practice recommends only storing brewed tea for up to 5 days. (Although I have left mine for a week and it did not spoil.)

More Tea Recipes for You to Enjoy!

• Cold Brew Green Tea
• Blackberry Iced Tea
• Raspberry Iced Tea
• Blueberry Iced Tea
• Peach Iced Tea
• Cold Brew Matcha

I hope you enjoy this iced tea recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect! If you try this recipe, please come back and leave a review!