Chamomile is a popular caffeine-free tea that can be prepared as an iced tea. It has a delicate floral aroma and taste with a mild apple-like sweetness. This easy Chamomile iced tea recipe will be your go-to when you want something refreshing and relaxing!
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. The dried flowers of the chamomile plant can be used to make herbal tea.
Known for its delicate floral aroma and mild sweet taste, this herbal infusion is often enjoyed for its soothing properties. It’s common to find in sleep teas as it can help with relaxation.
Chamomile tea can be enjoyed on its own, but it can also be used to make a honey vanilla chamomile latte, salad dressing, sugar cookies and other recipes like iced tea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great for hot summer days or as a cooling drink any time of the year.
- Easily customize this recipe with various flavours and additions.
- Healthier, hydrating option when compared to sugary store-bought iced teas or sodas.
- Naturally caffeine-free iced tea, so you don’t have to worry about drinking it late in the day!
Ingredient Notes
- Chamomile: This recipe has instructions for both loose leaf or tea bags.
- Water: Freshly boiled as chamomile is an herbal tea that can handle boiling temperature.
- Sweetener: Sugar, honey or even simple syrup!
- Ice Cubes
- Optional: Lemon slices, for garnish
Easy Chamomile Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredient measurements and full directions are in the printable recipe card below.
Steep chamomile tea in freshly boiled water for 5-7 minutes.
Strain the loose chamomile or remove the tea bags after steeping. If using, add honey or sugar and stir until dissolved.
Let the herbal tea cool then cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the chamomile tea. Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy!
Chamomile Iced Tea Variations
If you would like to try this caffeine-free iced tea with additional flavours, find some delicious ideas below.
- Use honey as a sweetener for a Honey Chamomile Iced Tea
- Add a splash of sparkling water for a Sparkling Chamomile Iced Tea
- Try cold brewing chamomile tea instead of steeping it in hot water
- For a bit of spice, add fresh ginger slices when steeping
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and add a sprig of mint for added flavour!
Chamomile Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chamomile loose leaf tea or 2 tea bags
- ¾ cup freshly boiled water
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar optional
- lemon slice, for garnish optional
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep chamomile tea in freshly boiled water for 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the loose chamomile tea or remove the tea bags after steeping. If using, add honey or sugar to the steeped tea and stir until dissolved.
- Let the chamomile tea cool then cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the chamomile tea. Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy!
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I don’t know why I never thought to drink chamomile iced! It’s delicious! Thanks for the easy recipe. You photos in this post are so beautiful, too.
Thanks so much Shareba! Now you have another way to enjoy the chamomile you will grow in your garden 😃
This recipe was super easy to follow and very refreshing. I love pouring chamomile tea over ice now!