oh so good: homemade chamomile soda

     I've been back in Brooklyn since Monday night and I am still so exhausted. Jet lag this time around has been no joke! My night and day have totally swapped. While Australia was relaxing, I feel like the trip back undid a good chunk of it. So I've been craving things that will relax me.

     I am a huge tea drinker. I just love the stuff (my apartment has an entire cabinet dedicated to tea and tea accessories!). Hot or iced - it doesn't matter. For whatever reason I've been craving carbonated beverages lately. So I thought...why not combine the two? I bet it'd be delicious! And it absolutely is.

     This is a perfect drink just in time for spring. It's nice and light with such a pleasant, soothing flavor. You can enjoy on it's own, with a meal, or with a small snack of nuts, fruit, or crackers. 

It's way easier to make than you would think. Pour it into a fancy pitcher or, as I like to do, a curvy vase and serve to friends. It'll be very cute and impressive!

Homemade Chamomile Soda
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes (brewing)
Servings: 4-6 glasses


You Will Need:

• 4 Chamomile Tea Bags
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups seltzer

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and remove from heat. Add tea bags and let brew for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small pot combine sugar and 1/2 cup of water and place on medium heat to create a simple syrup. Stir constantly until sugar is fully melted (about 1 minute) and remove from heat. 
3. Pour chamomile tea and simple syrup into a pitcher and add seltzer. Gently stir to mix. Serve with ice. Will keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours before going flat.

What other flavor sodas would you like to see made?