Chamomile Mint Tea: Recipe and How to Make It

Chamomile mint tea is a caffeine-free infusion of chamomile flowers and mint that takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to make and yields 2 cups (about 475 mL).

What is chamomile mint tea?

Chamomile mint tea is made by steeping edible chamomile flowers and mint leaves in water, then straining out the plants. Chamomile has a mild, floral flavor; mint adds a fresh taste.

This version is served cold after steeping in the refrigerator. Like other herbal detox teas, it can be a pleasant way to drink fluids, but it is not a medical detox treatment. The tea is naturally caffeine-free as long as the ingredients do not include caffeinated tea leaves.

How do you make chamomile mint tea?

This recipe uses boiling water to start the infusion, then a refrigerated steep for flavor. It makes two approximately 1-cup servings. Allow about 10 minutes for active preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.

Ingredients

• 475 mL water (about 2 cups)
• 2 g dried, food-grade chamomile flowers (about 1 tablespoon, or 1/16 cup)
• 5 g fresh mint leaves (about 1/4 cup loosely packed, or 8–12 leaves)

The weight of dried flowers can vary with their size and how tightly they are packed. Use chamomile sold for tea or culinary use, and wash the mint under running water before adding it.

Steps

1. Boil the water and place the chamomile and washed mint in a heatproof container.
2. Pour the hot water over the chamomile and mint.
3. Refrigerate the container promptly, loosely covered while hot, and steep for 2–4 hours. Cover it once it has cooled.
4. Strain out the flowers and leaves, then divide the tea between two cups or glasses.

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Keep chamomile mint tea refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

What does chamomile mint tea do for detox?

Chamomile mint tea supplies water, which helps maintain normal hydration. Research has not established that this particular drink removes toxins or improves the body's detoxification processes.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts. Drinking chamomile mint tea can contribute to fluid intake, but it does not replace the work of these organs.

How much chamomile mint tea should you drink, and when?

There is no established detox dose of chamomile mint tea. Enjoy a cup when you want a caffeine-free drink, rather than treating a particular amount as necessary for health. The recipe makes enough for another serving later if it is kept refrigerated.

An evening cup is an option because the tea contains no caffeine, but this recipe is not proven to improve sleep. If a clinician has advised you to limit fluids, include the tea in your prescribed fluid allowance.

What are the side effects of chamomile mint tea?

Chamomile can cause an allergic reaction, particularly in people sensitive to ragweed or related plants. Avoid it if you know you are allergic to chamomile. Mint may also aggravate heartburn in some people; stop drinking the tea if it consistently makes symptoms worse.

Ask a healthcare professional before using chamomile regularly if you take warfarin or other blood thinners, or sedating medicines, because interactions are possible. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or want to give the tea to a child, check with a healthcare professional first; safety information is limited.

Seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing or swelling of the mouth or throat after drinking it. For persistent symptoms or concerns about an interaction, contact a healthcare professional rather than changing prescribed medication on your own.

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Chamomile mint tea FAQs

The answers below cover ingredient substitutions and ways to adjust the flavor.