Chamomile & Goji Berry Tea

Why people make this tea

When Nourilo was taking a course on making aromatic essential oils many years ago, chamomile caught his attention for its remarkably gentle yet effective anti-inflammatory properties. As a flower tea, chamomile has long been popular globally for its calming, slightly apple-sweet aroma and its associations with restful sleep, headache relief, and skin soothing. Chinese goji berry (gou qi zi) is a natural pairing — rich in zeaxanthin and antioxidant polysaccharides, it is one of the most classic Chinese herbs for nourishing the liver and supporting eye health. Together in a simple infusion, these two ingredients make a tea that is as enjoyable to drink daily as it is practically useful during seasons of heavy screen use or environmental stress.

The used tea bag can also be placed over closed eyes while still warm — a gentle compress that may help reduce puffiness and dark circles.

Method

1. Place the chamomile and goji berries together into a tea bag.
2. Place the tea bag into a cup or teapot.
3. Rinse once briefly with a little boiling water; discard that first rinse.
4. Pour fresh boiling water over the tea bag and steep for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the tea bag and drink the tea.
6. Optional: while the used tea bag is still warm, place it gently over closed eyes for a few minutes as a compress — this may help reduce puffiness and dark circles.
7. The goji berries in the bag can also be eaten.

Nourilo’s Tips

Chamomile is available in German or Roman varieties at flower tea shops — both are suitable. China-produced chamomile (gan ju) is also available at some Chinese herbal medicine shops at a lower price, but it does not keep well and tends to develop pests during storage, so buy only a small amount at a time. This tea also supports neutral gastric acid levels and helps ease emotional tension.