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

Form: tea bags | Size: 16 and 32 tea bags | USDA Organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? no

Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile is beloved by both experts, making it our overall best pick. “It is a yummy, organic, well-sourced chamomile,” says Manian, while Ziata appreciates its simplicity. It contains only one ingredient—USDA Organic-certified chamomile flower sourced from the Nile Valley in Egypt—and no synthetic flavors or additives. Traditional Medicinals offers its Organic Chamomile in counts of 16 and 32, and in other variations such as Organic Chamomile and Lavender.

Form: tea bags | Size: 16 tea bags/pack | USDA Organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? no

Yogi Tea’s Comforting Chamomile Tea is the most affordable option featured on the list. It’s sold in a bulk pack of six, amounting to a total of 96 tea bags, with each 16-count box amounting to $4 a pop. Plus, it comes recommended by Ziata, who is a fan of its classic flavor and straightforward ingredients lists. It’s made only with USDA organic-certified chamomile flowers and is free of unwanted additives. It has a well-balanced flavor, though you have to steep it for longer than the recommended time of seven minutes for a stronger brew.

Form: tea bags | Size: 15 tea bags | USDA Organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? no

If you aren’t a fan of the flavor of pure chamomile tea, consider this pick. “Rishi makes a delightfully 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 packs plenty of flavor. It uses USDA Organic-certified ingredients, and the chamomile flowers are sourced from the Central of Croatia. The price reflects this pick’s quality, and each bag will set you back $10.

Form: loose leaf | Size: 4 oz.; 1 lbs. | USDA Organic? no | Fair Trade certified? no

If you want the freshest possible cup of chamomile tea, look no further than loose-leaf varieties. This pick from In Pursuit of Tea comes with the recommendation of Ziata. “In Pursuit of Tea makes the freshest chamomile tea I’ve ever tasted,” she says. “You can re-steep the flowers a few times in a row and still get incredible flavor.” As the manufacturer indicates it has tasting notes of honey and fig. The whole chamomile flowers are sourced from various areas in Eastern Europe, and it’s available in a four-ounce or one-pound bag or in tea bag form.

Form: tea bags | Size: 20 tea bags | USDA Organic? no | Fair Trade certified? no

Celestial Seasonings’ Sleepytime Extra is a personal favorite on nights I want a full eight hours of uninterrupted rest. Each bag contains chamomile and valerian root, which work together to calm my overactive mind before I hit the bed. The floral-forward flavor is present in every cup, and I like that it comes in a count of 20 for just a little over $4. A qualm people might have: It isn’t USDA Organic- or Fair Trade-certified, but it is effective and widely accessible online and in stores.

Form: tea bags | Size: 50 tea bags | USDA Organic? no | Fair Trade certified? no

I’m also privy to the chamomile tea bags from Teapigs. For one, it comes in tea bags with whole chamomile flowers, offering the convenience of tea bags but the full-bodied flavor of loose leaf tea. Speaking of flavor, the slightly sweet, floral hint of chamomile shines through in each cup and it never, ever tastes bitter. What’s more, the sachets and packaging are made from compostable materials, and all products are certified by the Rainforest Alliance, which means they’re made with social, economic, and environmental sustainability in mind.

Form: tea bags | Size: 16 tea bags | USDA Organic? yes | Fair Trade certified? yes

If you want chamomile that is USDA Organic- and Fair Trade-certified, opt for this pick from Tazo. Tazo has previously been recommended by Manian, who likes purchasing chamomile tea—or any tea, for that matter—with relevant third-party certifications of social and environmental responsibility. It also has tasting notes of rose and hibiscus flowers, blackberry, and peppermint, making it floral, fruity, herbal, and very refreshing. Cue the ahhs.