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Evening chamomile and mint tea

A pot of dried chamomile flowers and peppermint leaves steeped together: soft, honeyed and cool on the palate. Chamomile and mint are both traditional evening teas, and this is the cup to make while the kitchen is being tidied for the night.

Light effort8 min2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers, or 2 chamomile tea bags
  • 1 tablespoon dried peppermint leaves, or 1 peppermint tea bag
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, to taste (optional)
  • 4 fresh mint leaves, to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Bring the water to a boil, then let it stand for about 30 seconds. Water just off the boil pulls a rounder flavor from chamomile than a rolling boil does.
  2. Put the chamomile and peppermint into a teapot or a heatproof jar, or divide the tea bags between two mugs.
  3. Pour the water over the herbs, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Covering keeps the mint's aroma in the cup instead of in the room.
  4. Strain into two mugs, pressing the flowers lightly with the back of a spoon.
  5. Sweeten with honey if you like, add a couple of fresh mint leaves, and drink while warm.

Notes

  • The ratio is a starting point. More chamomile makes it rounder and more apple-like; more mint makes it cooler and sharper.
  • Loose dried herbs from a bulk bin or a tea merchant are usually fresher than bagged. Keep them in a sealed jar away from light and use within a year.
  • Skip the honey and it is just as pleasant cooled to room temperature, so a covered mug can wait for you.
  • Chamomile is in the daisy family. If you react to ragweed or related plants, read the chamomile profile on this site before making a habit of it.

Plants in this recipe

Reviewed September 15, 2026.