Top 9 Chamomile tea Nutrition facts and Health benefits

Harvesting and storage

Beautiful chamomile flowers.

Full blooms are either handpicked or harvested by hand-raking for the highest quality tea market. However, it is a very labor-intensive and costly process.

Shade-dried flowers are then sorted out for any foreign material, or debris before processing. Flowers are then carefully graded before selling in bulk to factories where they are further processed and packed in tea bags/sachets and small storage tins. Chamomile flowers and herb parts are also blended with other herb products.

Buy freshly harvested and shade-dried chamomile flower heads packed in tea bags or in airtight tins from the specialty herbal product store. Look for authenticity, and avoid any adulterated products.

Preparation of chamomile tea

German chamomile flowers for brewing tea give the infusion a delicate light blue color. German Roman chamomile, on the other hand, gives the infusion a delicate light straw color. Freshly harvested and shade-dried flowers should be used within 6 months for maximum health benefits.

Put the fresh or dried chamomile flowers into a teapot or directly into a mug. Pour on the boiling water and leave to infuse for about 5 minutes or longer if you prefer a stronger flavor. Strain the tea, and if you wish add a small amount of caster sugar or honey and stir to dissolve.

Here are some other serving tips:

• Drink 1 to 4 cups of chamomile tea every day for long-lasting health benefits.

• Chamomile is a caffeine-free tisane (herbal infusion) and works as a mild sedative. It can be enjoyed as a bedtime drink for sound sleep.

• Fresh chamomile petals are also employed as a flavoring garnish in salads, soups, stews, marinades as well as in vegetable dishes.

Safety profile

Chamomile tea and other products may not be recommended in people with known sensitivities or allergies to the daisy or Asteraceae family plants such as chrysanthemums, ragweed, etc.

Chamomile products are also not indicated in patients with atopic hay fever or asthma. It is contraindicated in women during their early months of pregnancy due to its possible birth defects in the newborn. (Medical disclaimer).

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