Chamomile Iced Tea

This Chamomile Iced Tea is a refreshing and soothing beverage that can be made in advance and is perfect for serving to a large group. It has a subtle sweetness from the honey and a pleasant chamomile flavor. The lemon adds a hint of citrus brightness to the drink. Adjust the sweetness and lemon slices to suit your taste preferences.

Updated at: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:23:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories52.1 kcal (3%)

Total Fat0 g (0%)

Carbs14.2 g (5%)

Sugars13.9 g (15%)

Protein0.1 g (0%)

Sodium0.7 mg (0%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

10 servings

10chamomile tea bags

or the equivalent in loose-leaf chamomile tea

8 cupswater

½ cuphoney

Fresh, or lemon slices, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the 8 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

Remove the pot from heat and add the chamomile tea bags (or loose-leaf tea in a tea infuser) to the hot water.

Step 3

Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes or until you achieve a strong chamomile flavor. Adjust the steeping time to your taste, keeping in mind not to oversteep, as chamomile can become bitter.

Step 4

Remove the tea bags or tea infuser and discard them.

Step 5

Stir in the honey while the tea is still warm. You can adjust the amount of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.

Step 6

Allow the chamomile tea to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate it until it's thoroughly chilled.

Step 7

Before serving, fill glasses with ice cubes and add a lemon slice to each glass.

Step 8

Pour the chilled chamomile iced tea over the ice and garnish with a fresh chamomile flower or lemon slice, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the Chamomile Iced Tea to your guests.