At a glance
- The only ingredient listed is "Chamomile": 20 bags, net weight 0.9 oz (25 g), about 1 g per bag, with a Nutrition Facts panel rather than a Supplement Facts panel.
- $3.13 on Sep 30, 2026, about $0.16 per bag, shipped and sold by Amazon.com ("Only 5 left in stock").
- According to NCCIH, people allergic to related plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies are more likely to react to chamomile.
What the label shows
We read the box from the Amazon listing's photos (front, back, side panels and the Nutrition Facts panel), the listing text, and Celestial Seasonings' own product and ingredient pages, all on Sep 30, 2026. The side panel in the listing photos carries a 2017 copyright line, so the box you receive may be a later print.
| Label item | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | "Ingredients: Chamomile." | One botanical, no added flavor listed. The box does not give a Latin name or say which chamomile it is. |
| Net weight / count | 20 tea bags, net wt 0.9 oz (25 g) | The Nutrition Facts panel gives a serving as 1 tea bag (1 g), making 8 fl oz, 20 servings per box. |
| Panel type | Nutrition Facts: 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g protein | It is labeled as a conventional food, not as a dietary supplement. There is no structure/function statement on the box panels we saw. |
| Non-GMO Project Verified | Butterfly seal on the front panel | A third-party program about genetically engineered ingredients. It is not an organic certification, and this box does not carry the USDA Organic seal. |
| Kosher | Circled-U symbol on the side panel | A kosher certification mark, separate from the Non-GMO and gluten statements. |
| Other statements | "Herbal Tea", "Caffeine Free", "Caffeine Free / Gluten Free" | "Herbal tea" means an infusion of a plant other than the tea plant; Celestial's product page lists 0 mg on its caffeine meter. |
| Brewing | Pour boiled water over one bag, steep 4 to 6 minutes, remove bag; always use a heat-resistant cup | The same 4 to 6 minutes appears on Celestial's product page. |
The plant behind it
Two different plants are sold as chamomile. NCCIH notes that there are two types, German chamomile and Roman chamomile, and its fact sheet covers German chamomile, which it lists under the Latin names Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita and Matricaria chamomilla [1]. Those three names refer to the same German chamomile; the variation is a matter of botanical naming history, not three different herbs.
Celestial Seasonings does not name the species on the box or on the product page we read, so our herbarium label says so rather than guessing. What the brand does say is where it grows: the listing's brand section describes "golden, floral chamomile grown in the fields of Egypt" and says Celestial mills and blends its herbs in Boulder, Colorado [4], its ingredient page says it has partnered with the same family farm in Egypt for more than 30 years [3], and the box and product page say it blends "chamomile flowers from around the world" [2]. The part used is the flower: the small daisy-like heads with white rays around a yellow center, dried and milled before they are packed into the stringless "pillow" bags the brand describes.
What the research says
Chamomile has a long history; NCCIH notes it was described in ancient medical writings. Its summary of modern research is cautious: studies of chamomile for a variety of specific conditions "have not produced sufficient reliable evidence to rate clinical usefulness," and some studies test chamomile mixed with other herbs, which makes chamomile's own role hard to isolate [1].
A 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 12 randomized or quasi-randomized trials of chamomile preparations [5]. Pooling three trials that measured short-term anxiety scores showed no difference from comparison groups, and the only trial that used a standard sleep-difficulty index found no significant change. The authors did report improvements on a clinician-rated anxiety scale after two and four weeks and on sleep-quality questionnaires, and called for larger trials. The abstract does not break results down by tea versus capsules or extracts, so these findings cannot be read as a description of what one bag of this tea does. We read the evidence as small, mixed and preliminary.
According to NCCIH, chamomile is likely safe when used orally in the amounts commonly found in teas and other foods. Side effects are uncommon but may include dizziness and allergic reactions, including severe reactions, and people are more likely to react if they are allergic to related plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies. NCCIH also reports interactions between chamomile and warfarin and some drugs metabolized by the liver, notes theoretical reasons to suspect interactions with others such as sedatives, lists further preliminary interaction concerns on its page, and says little is known about chamomile's safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding [1]. If you take any medicine, NCCIH advises talking with your health care provider before using chamomile or other herbal products.
Using it in an ordinary kitchen
This is a sequence for handling and brewing the box, not a promise of any effect.
Open and close the box properly
The bags are stringless pillows, so once the box is open, fold it shut or move the bags to a lidded tin to keep out humidity and kitchen odors.
Brew as the box says
Pour just-boiled water over one bag in a heat-resistant cup and steep 4 to 6 minutes, then remove the bag. For iced tea, the listing suggests two bags brewed the same way and poured over ice.
Keep it away from the stove
Store the box in a cool, dry cupboard. Dried flowers pick up moisture and smells easily.
Check the aroma and replace
Fresh chamomile smells sweet and faintly apple-like, the note Celestial itself describes. If an opened box smells flat or musty, replace it.
Price and where it is sold
On Sep 30, 2026, the Amazon listing for a single 20-bag box showed $3.13 ($0.16 per count), shipper and seller Amazon.com, with "Only 5 left in stock - order soon." The return line read: "Non-returnable due to Food safety reasons," with a refund or replacement available if the item arrives damaged or defective. Celestial Seasonings' own site listed the same 20-bag box at $5.49 that day [2]. Low stock can change the price quickly; these are the numbers we saw on that date only.
Who should look elsewhere
- People with known sensitivities to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds or daisies, given NCCIH's note on related plants; ask a clinician first.
- Anyone taking warfarin, sedatives or other prescription medicines should check with a pharmacist before making chamomile a daily habit, per NCCIH.
- Shoppers who want USDA Organic tea or a named species on the label: this box carries a Non-GMO Project seal but no organic seal and no Latin name.
- Loose-flower buyers: these are bags of milled flowers, not whole flower heads.
Sources
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Chamomile (fact sheet on German chamomile: Latin names, evidence summary, safety and interactions). Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Celestial Seasonings. Chamomile Herbal Tea, 20 ct, product page (description, brewing, nutrition panel, price). Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Celestial Seasonings. Chamomile, ingredient page (Egypt family-farm partnership). Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Amazon.com. Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea, Chamomile, 20 Count (ASIN B000QSHK3G): box photos, ingredients, brand section, price, seller and return line. Accessed Sep 30, 2026.
- Hieu TH, Dibas M, Surya Dila KA, et al. Therapeutic efficacy and safety of chamomile [title shortened]: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and quasi-randomized trials. Phytother Res. 2019;33(6):1604-1615. PMID 31006899. link
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Culinary amounts of common herbs and spices are different from concentrated supplements. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before using any herbal product regularly, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have an existing condition, or take medication.