Best Temperature for Chamomile Tea: 200°F Brewing Guide
Chamomile tea tastes best at 200°F (93°C)—hot water above 212°F scorches it and destroys apigenin. Learn how long to cool boiling water and brew it right.

Chamomile tea tastes best at 200°F (93°C)—hot water above 212°F scorches it and destroys apigenin. Learn how long to cool boiling water and brew it right.

English Breakfast and Masala Chai want 212°F, but delicate black teas need 176–203°F to avoid bitterness. See the exact range for your tea and why 95°C+ ruins flavor.