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Chamomile Flowers at a Glance
Golden dried chamomile flower heads with a gentle floral aroma and softly sweet, apple-like character, perfect for simple herbal infusions, botanical blending and everyday tea rituals.
Best For
Herbal tea, botanical blends, warm or iced infusions, culinary creations and gentle everyday tea rituals.
Key Botanical
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Formulation
100% dried Chamomile flower heads with no added flavours, sweeteners or unnecessary additions.
Daily Ritual
Steep 1–2 teaspoons in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, then strain and enjoy warm or allow to cool and serve over ice.
Pure & Uncomplicated
A single botanical presented simply, allowing Chamomile’s natural golden colour, delicate aroma and distinctive floral character to take centre stage.
Pairs Beautifully With
Lavender
Lemon Verbena
Peppermint
Rose Petals
Honey and Fresh Lemon.
Explore different combinations to create your own colourful and fragrant botanical tea rituals.
Who Are Chamomile Flowers For?
Chamomile Flowers are for anyone drawn to simple botanical rituals, delicate floral flavours and versatile loose botanicals. Whether you are discovering chamomile for the first time or already keep it as a familiar part of your herbal pantry, these golden flower heads offer plenty of ways to explore and enjoy them.
For the Herbal Tea Drinker
A beautiful choice for anyone who enjoys naturally caffeine-free herbal infusions with a gentle floral aroma, softly sweet character and subtle apple-like notes.
For the Botanical Blender
Enjoy Chamomile on its own or use it as a versatile foundation for loose leaf blends with botanicals such as Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Peppermint and Rose Petals.
For the Evening Ritual Maker
Perfect for those who enjoy slowing down with the simple ritual of preparing, steeping and enjoying a warm cup of botanical tea at the end of the day.
For the Creative Kitchen
Explore Chamomile beyond the teacup in botanical syrups, infused honey, desserts, chilled drinks and other floral culinary creations.
For the Caffeine-Free Tea Lover
Chamomile is naturally caffeine-free, making it an easy botanical option whenever you would prefer an infusion without traditional caffeinated tea leaves
For the Botanical Explorer
A familiar flower with a rich botanical identity, distinctive aroma and long history of use in traditional herbal tea culture around the world.
Brew it simply, blend it with other botanicals or take it beyond the teacup — Chamomile Flowers invite you to explore one of the world’s most familiar herbal infusions in your own way.
The Story Behind the Flower
Chamomile is one of the most familiar flowers in the herbal world, recognised by its tiny white petals, golden centres and softly aromatic character.
For generations, the dried flowers have been prepared as a simple herbal infusion and enjoyed as part of everyday tea traditions. When steeped in hot water, Chamomile produces a delicate golden cup with a gentle floral aroma and naturally soft, slightly sweet flavour.
Its simplicity is part of its charm. The whole dried flowers can be brewed on their own or combined with other herbs and flowers to create beautifully layered botanical blends.
At Flowers from my Meadow, we believe some of the loveliest botanical rituals are also the simplest. Our Chamomile Flowers are carefully selected and packed to preserve their natural colour, aroma and character — ready to become part of your own everyday tea ritual.
Chamomile Flowers Botanical Profile
How to Brew Chamomile Flowers
A beautiful cup of Chamomile tea begins with golden dried flower heads, freshly boiled water and a few quiet minutes to let their delicate aroma and flavour unfold.
Allow the golden flowers to gently infuse, releasing their delicate floral aroma and softly sweet, apple-like character into the water.
Measure
Add approximately 1–2 teaspoons of dried Chamomile Flowers to a cup, teapot or tea infuser.
Steep
Pour over one cup of freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on your preferred flavour and strength.
Strain & Enjoy
Strain the flowers and enjoy the golden infusion warm, or allow it to cool completely before serving it over ice.
Make It Your Own
Enjoy Chamomile simply as it is, or add a little honey or fresh lemon and explore it alongside complementary herbs and flowers.
Chamomile has a mild, softly floral and gently sweet flavour with subtle apple-like notes. Brew it lightly for a delicate cup or allow it to steep a little longer for a fuller botanical character.
THE MEADOW KITCHEN
Beautiful Ways to Use Chamomile Flowers
Chamomile’s softly floral, gently sweet character can travel far beyond the teacup. Discover four beautiful ways to bring these golden flowers into drinks, baking and botanical treats from The Meadow Kitchen.
Chamomile & Honey Lemonade
A refreshing floral lemonade where Chamomile is gently infused before being paired with fresh lemon and honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried Chamomile Flowers
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups cold water
- Fresh lemon slices
- Ice
Method
Pour freshly boiled water over the Chamomile Flowers and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, then stir in the honey while the infusion is still warm. Allow to cool completely before adding the lemon juice and cold water. Serve over plenty of ice with fresh lemon slices.
Chamomile, Honey & Lemon Shortbread
Buttery shortbread delicately scented with finely crushed Chamomile Flowers, honey and fresh lemon zest.
Ingredients
- 150 g butter, softened
- 60 g caster sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 200 g plain flour
- 1 tbsp dried Chamomile Flowers, finely crushed
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Method
Cream the butter, sugar and honey until smooth. Mix in the finely crushed Chamomile and lemon zest, then gently work in the flour and salt to form a soft dough. Chill for 20 minutes. Shape or cut into biscuits and bake at 170°C for approximately 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Chamomile & Vanilla Poached Pears
Tender pears gently poached in a fragrant Chamomile and vanilla infusion for an elegant botanical dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 firm pears, peeled
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried Chamomile Flowers
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or ½ vanilla pod
- 2 strips fresh lemon peel
Method
Bring the water to a gentle simmer, remove from the heat and add the Chamomile Flowers. Steep for 10 minutes and strain. Return the infusion to the saucepan with the honey, vanilla and lemon peel. Add the pears and gently simmer for 20–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Allow the pears to cool slightly in the poaching liquid before serving.
Chamomile & Peach Iced Tea
A softly floral chilled infusion paired with ripe peach for an easy summer botanical drink.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried Chamomile Flowers
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1–2 tbsp honey, optional
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Fresh peach slices to serve
Method
Pour freshly boiled water over the Chamomile Flowers and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add the sliced peaches while the infusion is still warm. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir in honey and lemon juice to taste, strain again if preferred and serve over ice with fresh peach slices.
From refreshing drinks to delicate bakes and botanical desserts, Chamomile Flowers bring their softly floral, gently sweet character into the kitchen in beautifully simple ways.
GOOD TO KNOW
Chamomile Flowers FAQs
From flavour and brewing to botanical identity and storage, here are answers to some of the most common questions about our dried Chamomile Flowers.
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Chamomile Flowers are the dried flower heads of Matricaria chamomilla, a flowering herb in the Asteraceae family. The small daisy-like flowers have golden-yellow centres, pale petals and a naturally delicate aromatic character.
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Chamomile produces a mild, softly floral infusion with a gentle sweetness and subtle apple-like notes. Its delicate character makes it beautiful on its own or blended with complementary herbs and flowers.
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No. Chamomile is naturally caffeine-free and contains no traditional tea leaves such as black, green or white tea.
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Yes. Dried Chamomile Flowers can also be explored in botanical lemonades, infused honey, syrups, baking, desserts and other culinary creations where their delicate floral character is suited to the recipe.
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Chamomile is a minimally processed natural botanical, so some variation is completely normal. A pouch may contain intact golden flower heads, pale dried petals and small green botanical fragments, and the colour and size of individual flowers can naturally differ.
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Flowers from my Meadow offers dried Chamomile Flowers in a 20 g resealable kraft pouch, available to order online in South Africa for herbal tea, botanical blending and creative kitchen rituals.
Still have a question?
We're always happy to help. If there's something you'd like to know about Chamomile Flowers, its preparation or how to use it, get in touch with us.
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Botanicals chosen with attention to quality, appearance and suitability for their intended use.
Carefully Handled
Handled and packed with care to help preserve the natural character of each botanical.
Pure & Uncomplicated
Simple botanicals without unnecessary additions, presented as close to their natural form as possible.
Packed in South Africa
Carefully packed by Flowers from my Meadow in South Africa.
From our meadow to your home, with care.
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