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!
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. 🙂
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.
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!
Tools used:
- 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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Honey Chamomile Tea Latte
Ingredients
- 8 oz water
- 2 chamomile tea bags
- 1/4 cup milk (your preferred variety)
- 2 tsp honey
- Ground cinnamon for serving
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
Nutrition
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Anonymous says
Hi! Can I ask you, which sweetener do you suggest instead of honey? Thanks, have a nice day:)
Alyssa says
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.
Stephanie says
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!
Alyssa says
So happy you like this recipe, Stephanie! 🙂
Molly says
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.
Alyssa says
So happy you liked it, Molly!
Michelle says
This is a great recipe! Adding several drops of vanilla to the milk before frothing adds an extra layer of rich flavor.
Alyssa says
So glad you like it, Michelle! And thanks for the vanilla tip — I’m definitely trying that next time. 🙂
Lyn says
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.
Alyssa says
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!
Sues says
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!