The Very Best Chamomile Tea, According to a Chef and Dietician

Form: tea bags | Mate: 16 and 32 tea bags | USDA organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? No

Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile is beloved by both experts, making it our top pick. “It’s a wonderful, organic, well-sourced chamomile,” says Manian, while Ziata appreciates the simplicity. It has just one ingredient: USDA Organic-certified chamomile flower from the Nile Valley in Egypt, and no synthetic flavors or additives. Traditional Medicinals offers its Organic Chamomile in 16- and 32-count, and in other variations like Organic Chamomile and Lavender.

Form: tea bags | Mate: 16 tea bags/pack | USDA organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? No

Yogi Tea’s Comforting Chamomile Tea is the most affordable option on the list. It’s sold in a bulk pack of six, which totals 96 tea bags, with each box of 16 costing $4 each. Plus, it comes recommended by Ziata, who’s a fan of its classic flavor and simple ingredient lists. It’s made only with USDA Organic Certified chamomile flowers and is free of any unwanted additives. It has a well-balanced flavor, though you’ll want to steep it longer than the recommended seven minutes for a stronger brew.

Form: tea bags | Mate: 15 tea bags | USDA organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? No

If you’re not a fan of the taste of pure chamomile tea, consider this pick. “Rishi makes a delicious herbal chamomile medley with lemongrass and mint,” says Ziata, who recommends this option. Each box comes with 15 tea bags, each of which contains whole chamomile flowers like you’d find in loose leaf tea. In other words, it tastes fresh and is packed with flavor. It uses USDA Organic Certified ingredients, and the chamomile flowers are sourced from central Croatia. The price reflects the quality of this pick, with each bag costing you $10.

Form: loose leaf | Mate: 4 oz.; 1 lb. | USDA organic? no | Fair Trade Certified? No

If you want the freshest cup of chamomile tea, look no further than loose leaf teas. This pick from In Pursuit of Tea comes recommended by Ziata. “In Pursuit of Tea makes the freshest chamomile tea I’ve ever tasted,” she says. “You can steep the flowers several times in a row and still get an incredible flavor.” As the manufacturer notes, it has flavor notes of honey and fig. The whole chamomile flowers come from various regions of Eastern Europe and are available in a four-ounce or one-pound bag or in tea bags.

Form: tea bags | Mate: 20 tea bags | USDA organic? no | Fair Trade Certified? No

Celestial Seasonings’ Sleepytime Extra is a personal favorite on nights when I want eight hours of uninterrupted rest. Each sachet contains chamomile and valerian root, which work together to calm my overactive mind before bed. The floral flavor is present in every cup, and I like that it comes in a pack of 20 for just over $4. One gripe some people may have: It’s not USDA Organic or Fair Trade Certified, but it’s is effective and widely accessible online and in stores.

Form: tea bags | Mate: 50 tea bags | USDA organic? no | Fair Trade Certified? No

I am also familiar with Teapigs chamomile tea bags. First, it comes in tea bags with whole chamomile flowers, which offers the convenience of tea bags but the full flavor of loose tea. Speaking of flavor, the slightly sweet, floral hint of chamomile shines through in every cup and it is never, ever tastes bitter. In addition, the bags and packaging are made from compostable materials and all products are Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning they are made with social, economic and environmental sustainability in mind.

Form: tea bags | Mate: 16 tea bags | USDA organic? yes | Fair Trade Certified? Yes

If you want chamomile that’s USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified, go with this pick from Tazo. Tazo has been recommended by Manian before, who likes to buy chamomile tea—or any tea, for that matter—with relevant third-party certifications for social and environmental responsibility. It also has flavor notes of rose and hibiscus flowers, blackberry, and peppermint, making it floral, fruity, spicy, and very refreshing. Cue the ahhs.