Chamomile Iced Tea with a Strawberry Honey Infusion

Delicious and refreshing chamomile iced tea naturally sweetened with a strawberry honey infusion. Makes the perfect big batch tea for gatherings.

Disclosure – I received free samples of tea mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Stash Tea and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

Entertaining Season

I feel like Easter kicks off the season of “spring gatherings”. Once all the colored eggs have been hunted and peeps eaten, then come the baby showers, mother’s day brunches, and graduation parties.

Personally I love to entertain! Planning the menu is typically one of my favorite parts. This year I’ve decided to expand the typically beverage selection at my gatherings.

Expanding the Brunch Beverage Selections

The beverage choices at gatherings are typically on autopilot for me – a couple bottles of bubbly, assorted juices and coffee.

Nothing wrong with the above assortment, except if you have people that can’t drink (hello mother-to-be at your own baby shower).

Instead of my typical beverage options, I wanted to create a big batch iced tea recipe that was perfect for any gathering. My criteria for this iced tea was that it had to be:

• easy to make (bonus points if it could be made in advance)
• pretty to look at in a pitcher
• not overly sweet, but not punch you in your face with tea flavor either
• low in caffeine so anyone could enjoy it

Chamomile Iced Tea

I chose chamomile tea because it has such a mellow, smooth flavor. It’s a popular tea choice, making it great for big gatherings. The Stash Chamomile Tea is also naturally caffeine free, making it great for all.

To create this large batch of chamomile tea, I used a large stock pot to boil my water. Then I added 10 Stash Chamomile Tea bags and let them steep while the water simmered.

I added some fresh strawberries and a few sprigs of fresh mint to the pot and let them steep until the tea cooled to room temperature. The fruit and mint adds a little extra flavor without overpowering the natural tea flavor.

Strawberry Honey Infusion

Since everyone has a different preference when it comes how sweet they like their iced tea, I knew I wanted to make a flavored syrup to add a touch of sweetness. This Strawberry Honey Infusion is the perfect solution for the “how sweet should tea be” debate.

Simply made by combining honey and water in a small pot, brining to a boil, adding fresh strawberries and letting the syrup infuse for about 10-15 minutes.

What you are left with is a gorgeous strawberry flavored syrup that is naturally sweetened with honey. You can add the infusion right to he pitcher of tea or serve it alongside the tea so guests can add their desired level of sweetness.

Chamomile Iced Tea with Strawberry Honey Infusion

This simple iced tea recipe is great for large gatherings or can even be tailored to make just a single glass. Best of all, it tastes even better when made in advance – a win, win for party prep!

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Chamomile Iced Tea with Strawberry Honey Infusion

A delicious, big batch iced tea recipe featuring chamomile tea steeped with fresh strawberries, mint and honey. 

Course beverage, iced tea

Cuisine American, brunch, Mediterranean

Keyword beverage, brunch, chamomile, honey, iced tea, mint, strawberry, tea

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Cooling Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12 people

Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

Chamomile Iced Tea

• 4 quarts water
• 10 Stash Tea chamomile flavored tea bags
• 1/2 cup strawberries tops removed
• 2 sprigs fresh mint

Strawberry Honey Infusion

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup strawberries, tops removed

Optional Garnish

• fresh strawberries
• fresh mint

Instructions

For The Chamomile Tea

• In a large pot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add Stash Chamomile Tea bags and reduce heat to low. 
• Allow tea bags to steep in simmering water about 10-15 minutes. Add strawberries and mint, turn off heat and allow to fully cool
• Strain tea into pitcher and set into fridge to cool

For the Strawberry Honey Infusion

• In a small sauce pot, add honey and water
• Turn heat on medium-high and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until honey dissolves into water
• Add strawberries and reduce heat to low, allowing mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes
• Remove from heat and allow to cool
• Strain syrup into container

Putting the Iced Tea togther

• Add a tablespoon or two of strawberry honey infused syrup (or more if you like sweeter iced tea) directly into pitcher of iced tea. Stir to mix well
• Place ice into each serving glass, pour iced tea into glasses and garnish with fresh strawberry and mint if desired.
• Allow guests to add more strawberry honey infused syrup to their own glasses if desired

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