Ingredients Amount Type of raw ingredient Modern Substitutes 1 oz flower of the camomile   4 pints Water   Method   1 boil the water in a saucepan 2 allow to cool when warm add the camomile and simmer for 15 minutes 3 strain and allow to cool Recipe Comments   1 camomile tea is reputed to be a tonic when drunk cold BUT an emetic when drunk warm 2 suggested serving is a wine glass or breakfast cup full