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    Honey Chamomile Tea Latte

    Published: Aug 29, 2017 · Modified: Mar 12, 2018 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy honey chamomile tea latte is a soothing and warm drink sweetened with just a touch of honey. So much cheaper to make at home than buying in a coffee shop!

    A chamomile tea latte in a large cup with cinnamon sprinkled on top.

    Let's talk about nighttime routines. For starters, do you have one? I generally thrive on routine, but my post-dinner sequence has become pretty serious. First dishes get washed, and then coffee is programmed for the morning, sandwiches are made for the next day's lunches, countertops are wiped down, the large quantity of crumbs I inevitably produce making dinner are vacuumed...but I've found it must happen in that order or else I forget about everything and head straight for TV and couch time.

    Such is the case when Brian graciously tackles the mountain of dishes I've created, say, making three batches of toasted coconut matcha rice crispy treats in one day. A normal amount for the two of us to snack on, right? Once the first step in my routine is eliminated then WHOOSH, everything else slips my memory, too. The next morning when I find myself in full-scramble mode making coffee and sandwiches as fast as I possible can I always envision that I'm in the final countdown of a Top Chef challenge, when everyone's in a full-blown panic.

    Except I'm the contestant that's in danger of not actually getting the food on the plate by the buzzer, and not their neighbor fussing over plating and garnishes. 🙂

    A cup of chamomile latte next to a dessert plate of brownies.

    BUT once my after dinner chores are done I am alllll about TV. Specifically putting my feet up, grabbing a fuzzy blanket, researching wedding stuff on my laptop, and watching TV. I've come to love tea in the evening, and this honey chamomile tea latte has worked its way into my nighttime routine.

    Ever exist in that space where you're not hungry enough for dessert, but if you don't have a little something before bed you're sure to wake up famished at 4 am? That's me if I have a dinner on the lighter or earlier side. Enjoying a chamomile tea latte (instead of just straight chamomile tea) helps to ward off that early morning hunger while not feeling like I'm overeating with a snack I don't particularly feel like having.

    A spoon stirred into a chamomile tea latte on a tray next to a brownie.

    I love tea lattes (specifically extra dirty iced chai tea lattes...), but they tend to be pretty pricy when ordered out at a coffee shop. Around $4 I think? Oof. This homemade tea latte recipe cost me less than 50 cents. Plus you don't even have to leave the house to enjoy one, if that's as much of a selling point for you as it is for me.

    Chamomile has a relatively mild flavor in comparison to black tea varieties, so you'll want to brew it stronger than you would if you were sipping it solo. I like to use two chamomile tea bags with eight ounces (one cup) of water, which results in a more concentrated flavor. Tip: measure out the water before you pour it into the tea kettle so you're not having to mess around with measuring boiling hot water.

    I also used about one-quarter of a cup of milk and two teaspoons of honey in this chamomile tea latte, but there is wiggle room here for you to dilute and sweeten it as you like. Regular/almond milk, more/less/no honey, etc. The cinnamon on top is of course optional but it added a really nice touch!

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    • This is my favorite chamomile tea. Very affordable and has a wonderful, well-rounded flavor.
    • I've frothed milk several different ways at home. This milk frother came with my espresso machine and is a work horse. Before I had that I would use an electric handheld frother (a less expensive option).

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    A chamomile tea latte in a large cup with cinnamon sprinkled on top.

    Honey Chamomile Tea Latte

    This easy honey chamomile tea latte is a soothing and warm drink sweetened with just a touch of honey. So much cheaper to make at home than buying in a coffee shop!
    4.92 from 23 votes
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz water
    • 2 chamomile tea bags
    • ¼ cup milk (your preferred variety)
    • 2 teaspoon honey
    • Ground cinnamon for serving
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    Instructions

    • Boil water and pour over tea bags. Let steep for 6 minutes.
    • While the tea is steeping, stir together milk and honey and heat/froth.
    • Once tea is ready, pour in milk/honey, stir, and shake ground cinnamon over top.

    Notes

    A top layer of foam on this chamomile tea latte is a special treat, but if you don't have a frothing tool handy, heat the milk on the stove until it's just barely bubbling around the perimeter (keep a close eye because this will happen fast). Remove from heat and give it a vigorous whisk.
     
    Nutritional info calculated based on 1% milk, will vary depending on the variety you use.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 149mg | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 60mg
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    1. Fer R. says

      January 12, 2022 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Just tried it and it's super good, I only added a little bit more honey because it wasn't sweet enough for my taste, but overall the recipe is great and so easy to make! I'll definetly make it more often

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      June 08, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Hi! Can I ask you, which sweetener do you suggest instead of honey? Thanks, have a nice day:)

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        June 09, 2021 at 2:18 pm

        Hi there, usually I would say maple syrup would be a good replacement for honey, but I'm not sure the maple flavor would work here. Agave nectar is a milder flavored substitute that could work better.

        Reply
    3. Stephanie says

      February 22, 2020 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      My throat wasn't feeling too good and I love Chamomile tea. We got a new milk frother/heater and this was a wonderful recipe! I LOVED it, my throat was happy! LOL But I want to have this even when I am feeling great.Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 24, 2020 at 2:34 pm

        So happy you like this recipe, Stephanie! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Molly says

      August 30, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      I thought it was super simple and elegant at the same time! As the recipe says, its inexpensive and super yummy especially when you just want a hot, soothing drink.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        September 01, 2019 at 9:07 am

        So happy you liked it, Molly!

        Reply
    5. Michelle says

      June 18, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      This is a great recipe! Adding several drops of vanilla to the milk before frothing adds an extra layer of rich flavor.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        June 18, 2019 at 6:19 pm

        So glad you like it, Michelle! And thanks for the vanilla tip -- I'm definitely trying that next time. 🙂

        Reply
      • Lyn says

        December 09, 2019 at 12:53 am

        So if I can ask... u boil the water add the milk and honey and about how many drops of vanilla... I’m very picky with tea and really started to like chai vanilla tea but I would love to enjoy a more soothing flavor the hint of vanilla sounds great but I don’t want to overdo it.

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        • Alyssa says

          December 09, 2019 at 10:14 am

          Hi Lyn, so I haven't gotten around to trying it this way myself, but I would start with 1 or 2 drops of vanilla extract. I know what you mean about overdoing it...it's easy to do when you're adding vanilla to something you're not baking!

    6. Sues says

      August 29, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      omg I think we're soulmates because this is exactly how my nights go, too! And I HATE when I wake up in the morning and have to rush making lunches and trying to get out the door. I'm so much happier when I do it all at night, but if I hit the couch, I'm DONE. I also love tea lattes and this looks like an awesome make-at-home, one!

      Reply

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