Chamomile Latte
Light and comforting, this Chamomile Latte is coziness in a mug! With strongly steeped chamomile tea, creamy frothed oat milk (or milk of your choice), and a touch of honey and cardamom, this chamomile latte is perfect for a caffeine-free pick-me-up or just as something cozy to sip on before bedtime.
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Why You’ll Love This Chamomile Latte
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The Story Behind the Recipe
Lately the term “self care” has taken on more meaning for me. It’s not just about thriving but more like … honestly … surviving. Not to be vague, but, it’s just a crazy world out there. It’s been feeling crucial to me to be very proactive about taking care of myself and peppering my days with little pleasures … and this Chamomile Latte definitely falls into the “little pleasure” category!
If “cozy vibes” was an ingredient, this Chamomile Tea Latte would be packed with it! Really though, we’re just talking soothing chamomile flowers (or teabags), creamy oat milk (or your favorite milk), a touch of honey and maybe a little sprinkle of ground cardamom. Simple, easy, cozy.
I like making this Chamomile Latte when I’m craving an afternoon latte but it’s past my caffeine consumption deadline (noon sharp). It’s also a great bedtime nightcap. Sort of like a sleepy girl mocktail situation, which has its place, but, you know, without the words “sleepy,” “girl,” or “mocktail.” (I’m firmly Gen X here; I’m not sure I’m “girl” anything at this point 🤣)
Why You’ll Love This Chamomile Latte
Easy! This Chamomile Latte is super simple to make. It comes together quickly and only needs a handful of ingredients.
Cozy! You can’t deny the comforting aura around this Chamomile Latte. It’s just happy-making.
Relaxing! Chamomile has been scientifically proven to have calming effects, with effective anti-anxiety properties. So cool! (source)
Ingredients
Chamomile – You’ll want dried chamomile flowers (I like to get mine here) or a couple of chamomile tea bags. I have yet to try this with fresh chamomile, but I plan to grow some in my herb garden this year and see how it fares!
Water – Just a bit of water to help extract all of the goodness from the chamomile.
Milk – I prefer oat milk because it’s creamy, froths wonderfully, and is just a touch sweet.
Honey – Optional, but go for it if you prefer a sweeter latte!
Cardamom – Also optional, but I love the warm, slightly citrus note it adds when I sprinkle a little on top.
Adaptations/Variations
Chamomile Lavender Latte – Add a teaspoon of dried culinary lavender with the chamomile for an extra relaxing latte.
Extra Cardamom Chamomile Latte – Smash a cardamom pod and add it to the chamomile tea while brewing. Sprinkle a little bit of ground cardamom over the foam before serving.
Vegan Chamomile Latte – Swap the honey for pure maple syrup or agave syrup.
How to Make a Chamomile Latte
Place your chamomile flowers in a tea infuser or the tea bags into a large mug. Pour boiling water over the top and let them steep for around 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat up your oat milk in a frothing machine or on the stovetop.
Remove the tea from the water and then pour in the warm oat milk. Stir in some honey, if desired.
Top with the froth and add a sprinkle of cardamom, if you’d like.
Equipment
You don’t need a fancy frother to make this oat milk latte.
You can simply heat the milk in a saucepan on the stovetop, then spin a whisk in it to froth it up. You can also use a handheld frother, which is inexpensive and fun to use. I have an electric frothing machine that was a bit of a splurge but I’ve gotten my money out of it and then some!
Frother Recommendations
Stainless steel frother: I have and love this milk frother. Just add your milk, set the temp, and press the button for heated, frothy milk. It has swappable frothing discs for no froth or for lots of froth.
Hand frother: This $15 handheld milk frother wand gives you a great froth for the price of a couple of coffee shop lattes.
Tips for Success
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I hope you love this chamomile tea latte as much as I do! I’ve been enjoying this subtly flavored latte for months now and I thought it was time to share so you, too, can enjoy your own cozy chamomile moments!
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Notes
The first time you make this, you might want to try it without the honey (personally I think it’s delicious either way.) You can pour the warm frothed oat milk about 4/5 of the way, then add 1 teaspoon of honey to see if it’s at the sweetness level that you like (if not, add the second teaspoon or more). Then top with froth.
Vegan option:
Swap the honey for pure maple syrup or agave syrup.
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