If you are looking for a delicious, refreshing, and healthy drink, iced chamomile tea checks all the boxes! This caffeine-free tea is so easy to make with only 2 main ingredients. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get brewing!

Iced 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, particularly in the warm summer months.
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A nice cold 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.
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 role 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. (you can make tea ice cubes with this recipe to avoid any possible watering down!
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.
- Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan on the stovetop.
- Turn off the heat, and add in chamomile.
- Cover the pot and allow it to steep for 5 -10 minutes. (I usually steep for the longest length of time so my tea is extra strong and won’t be watered with the addition of ice.)
- Strain out tea solids.
- Refrigerate tea until cool.
- To serve, pour over ice.
- 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!
- Fill a large jar such as a mason jar or pitcher with a lid, with water.
- Measure in tea. (You can also use a tea diffuser to make removing tea solids easier!)
- Tightly attach the lid.
- Refrigerate tea for at least 4 hours. I prefer mine to steep overnight for about 12 hours.
- Strain out tea solids.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes for Cold Chamomile Tea:

- 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.
- Make an iced chamomile latte with cinnamon- recipe coming soon!
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.)
What is Chamomile?
Chamomile, also known as camomile or te de manzanilla, 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 lowering the risk of many serious illnesses.
Chamomile is known to be a relaxant, and it can help to relieve tension and anxiety. Chamomile tea may also help relieve 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 and here
FAQs
Yes, you can drink chamomile tea cold. This recipe makes delicious cold chamomile tea with two different recipe options!
Iced chamomile tea tastes very good. It is full of flavor on its own, or you can add sweeteners and other herbs for a more complex taste.
Some studies have shown that chamomile tea may aid in sleep. While more research is needed, many people report that chamomile tea helps with relaxation and sleep.
Yes, cold brewing camomile tea is a great way to prepare this tea without using the stovetop. It does take a few hours for the tea to infuse but it is well worth the wait!
This comes down to personal preference! I like hot tea on chilly evenings and cold chamomile tea during the hot summer months as it is so refreshing!
Chamomile blends well with most sweeteners, other floral teas, and many spices. I would just suggest avoiding anything that might overpower chamomile and keep it from being the star of your drink.
Chamomile blends well with many other teas, spices, and sweeteners. I prefer honey or white sugar to sweeten my camomile tea. Chamomile is lovely with cinnamon, mint, and lemon!
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!



Iced Chamomile Tea Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Teaspoons Dried Chamomile Flowers
- 4 Cups Water
Instructions
Traditional Preparation:
- Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan on the stovetop.
- Turn off heat, and add in chamomile.
- 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 won’t be watered with the addition of ice.)
- Strain out tea solids.
- Refrigerate the tea until cool.
- To serve, pour over ice.
Cold Brew Iced Chamomile Tea Preparation:
- Fill a large jar such as a mason jar or pitcher with a lid, with water.
- Measure in tea. (You can also use a tea diffuser to make removing tea solids easier!)
- Tightly attach the lid.
- Refrigerate tea for at least 4 hours. I prefer mine to steep overnight up to 12 hours.
- Strain out tea solids.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Yessss! I love seeing your new recipes. I’ve been drinking a lot more ice tea because of you! Thanks for the awesome recipes.
Thank you! This made my day! Enjoy!
This chamomile tea looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Heather! Enjoy!
Love chamomile tea and iced tea but never thought of putting both together! Will definitely be trying this!
Enjoy!
I love chamomile tea and I always prepare ahead since I love the cold brew version of this. I also add ginger, it makes the drink really refreshing!
Sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
This looks and sounds AMAZINGGGG
Thanks! It is, and it is so easy to make!
😋Wonderful! 👏😍 Thanks for this goodness!
I’ve never tried the cold infusion before! I’m going to give that a try tomorrow
Enjoy!
I found this recipe through Google. I am thrilled! I made this with my German chamomile sent to me by my cousin in Bavaria where I grew up. Thank you for this fantastic recipe!
I’m so glad! Thanks for sharing!
Does rosemary overpower the camo? It feels like I am more sensitive to rosemary flavor compounds than other people. Iced ginger camo honey sounds heavenly on a hot day like today.
I only use rosemary as a garnish so I don’t think it tastes to strong! If you like ginger, consider this recipe: https://dailyteatime.com/how-to-make-ginger-tea/
I want to try making chamomile iced tea with a touch of lavender. Has anyone tried it that way?
Yes, I love hints of lavender! I’d start with 1 or 2 teaspoons and go from there.