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chamomile honey white iced tea served over ice with dried chamomile and lemon peel

Chamomile Honey White Iced Tea

Soft, floral iced white tea infused with delicate chamomile and bright lemon peel aroma. Lightly sweetened with honey — calming, elegant, and beautifully restrained.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

WHITE TEA BASE
  • 1.65 L water
  • 6 item white tea bags Pai Mu Tan or White Peony
BOTANICAL & CITRUS FLAVORING
  • 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers or 2 chamomile tea bags
  • 1 strip lemon peel yellow part only; no white pith
  • 2-3 tbsp mild honey to taste
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item dried chamomile flowers optional garnish
  • item lemon peel twists

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F), do not boil. Add the white tea bags and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. Add the dried chamomile flowers to the warm tea. Let infuse for 5–7 minutes only, just until a soft floral aroma develops. Strain out the chamomile promptly to avoid bitterness and medicinal notes.
  3. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
  4. Add the strip of lemon peel and let infuse for 5 minutes, then remove. This step is for fragrance only — no added acidity.
  5. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and integrated.
  6. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled chamomile honey white iced tea, and garnish with dried chamomile flowers and a twist of lemon peel.

Notes

  • Chamomile is gentle but deceptive — longer infusions turn bitter and dusty fast.
  • Lemon peel should lift the aroma, not dominate; remove it on time.
  • Use mild honey (acacia or clover) to keep the floral profile clean.
  • White tea must remain present — if it disappears, you overdid the botanicals.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for peak aroma.