Name: Chamomile Vanilla Honey Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mild honey clover or wildflower; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 4 cups just-boiled water filtered; 4 chamomile tea bags or 4 tbsp loose dried chamomile; to serve ice cubes; optional lemon slices or fresh mint for garnish

Overview

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Total20 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

1/3 cup mild honeyclover or wildflower1/4 cup water1 tsp pure vanilla extractor 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped4 cups just-boiled waterfiltered4 chamomile tea bagsor 4 tbsp loose dried chamomileto serve ice cubesoptional lemon slices or fresh mintfor garnish

Equipment

Small saucepan
Heatproof jug or teapot

Method

Make the vanilla-honey syrup

In a small saucepan, warm the honey and 1/4 cup water over low heat, stirring, just until the honey dissolves. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, and cool to room temperature.

Steep the chamomile

Pour the 4 cups just-boiled water over the chamomile bags or loose flowers in a heatproof jug. Cover and steep for 5 to 7 minutes, then remove the bags or strain the flowers.

Sweeten, chill, and serve

While the tea is still warm, stir in the vanilla-honey syrup and taste for sweetness. Cool to room temperature, refrigerate at least 1 to 2 hours until very cold, then serve over ice with lemon or mint if you like.

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Tips

NoteSteep up to 10 minutes for a stronger cup, but no longer or it turns grassy.

NoteChill the glasses for 10 minutes so the tea stays cold and bright.

NoteMake the syrup ahead; it keeps 2 weeks in a sealed jar in the fridge.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore the finished tea in a covered pitcher up to 3 days; stir before serving.

Best freshPour over fresh ice so the drink stays crisp, not watered down.

Frequently asked

Can I make it sparkling?+

Yes — fill each glass halfway with tea and top with chilled sparkling water.

Is it caffeine-free?+

Chamomile is naturally caffeine-free, so this is a calming evening drink.

How sweet should it be?+

Start with the syrup as written, then add a little more honey to taste.

Chamomile Vanilla Honey Tea

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment