Chamomile tea has been a go-to for winding down at the end of the day for a long time, and there are good reasons it has stuck around in the cupboards of tea lovers across the country.
If you've been wondering what chamomile tea is actually good for, whether it has caffeine, or how to steep it into your routine, here's everything you need to know.
What Is Chamomile Tea?
Chamomile tea is an herbal infusion made from the dried flowers of the chamomile plant.
Does Chamomile Tea Have Caffeine?
Because it comes from flowers rather than the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), it is naturally a caffeine-free tea. That alone makes it one of the most approachable options for people who are sensitive to caffeine or who want something they can enjoy in the evening without affecting their sleep.
JusTea's Chamomile Dream and Sunset Chamomile are both caffeine-free, with 0mg per cup, so you can sip either one right before bed without any second-guessing.
The only time chamomile tea would contain caffeine is if it has been blended with actual tea leaves (like green or black tea).
What Is Chamomile Tea Good For?
While it is not typically sipped as a treatment or cure for any medical condition, here are some wonderful benefits of chamomile tea.
Sleep Support. Chamomile is traditionally used to help you sleep better. It is one of the most common evening tea choices for that reason, and its naturally calming flavour makes the ritual itself part of the wind-down.
Digestive Comfort. JusTea's Chamomile Dream also includes lemongrass, known to aid digestion and iron absorption. Together, the two make a genuinely soothing after-dinner cup.
A Moment of Calm. Sometimes, what chamomile tea is best for is simply remembering to slow things down. A warm, honey-sweet cup with no caffeine and no crash is its own kind of benefit.
JusTea's Chamomile Tea Blends
Chamomile Dream brings together organic chamomile, lemongrass, and a touch of licorice root for a smooth, slightly sweet cup with flavour notes of honey and flower blossoms. This blend is available in loose-leaf tea tins, refill pouches, and compostable pyramid tea bags.
Sunset Chamomile is a simpler blend of organic chamomile and lemongrass with soft citrus notes, packaged as individually wrapped, plastic-free, compostable tea bags in a recyclable box.
Both blends are part of JusTea's partnership with a Women's Tea Co-op in Kenya, where over 80% of the employees are women supporting hundreds of farmers in their community.
Our chamomile teas are also organic, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly.
When to Drink Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea fits naturally into an after-dinner routine, a pre-sleep ritual, or any point in the day when you want something warm, caffeine-free, and genuinely calming.
Because it pairs so well with lemongrass, the digestive support angle makes it a natural follow to a bigger meal.
If you’re getting into a tea routine and want an herbal tea that earns its place in the cupboard, chamomile is a smooth, reliable starting point.
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