Name: Golden chamomile tea with honey and lemon
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers (or 2 tsp fresh); 250 ml water, just off the boil (~92°C); 1 tsp raw honey; 1 lemon wedge

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1 tbspdried chamomile flowers (or 2 tsp fresh)
250 mlwater, just off the boil (~92°C)
1 tspraw honey
1 lemonwedge

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Method

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Warm your mug by rinsing it with hot water, then discard.
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Add the chamomile flowers and pour over the water — do not use fully boiling water, it turns the tea bitter.
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Cover with a saucer or lid and steep 5–8 minutes. Longer = more sedative; shorter = more floral.
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Strain into the warmed mug, stir in the honey, squeeze in the lemon wedge.
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Drink 60–90 minutes before bed.

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Notes & variations

Use whole flowers rather than tea bags for a clearer flavor. For a stronger nervine effect, blend with equal parts lemon balm. Skip during first-trimester pregnancy.

Culinary use only

This is a culinary recipe. It is not medical advice. Some plants have contraindications or interact with medication — check the linked plant profile before use, and consult a healthcare professional for medicinal questions.

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Chamomile

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