AIP Friendly Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
There is something deeply soothing about wrapping both hands around a warm mug of tea that you made entirely from scratch, and this blend delivers that feeling in spades. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow first, coaxing out its warming, slightly spicy depth before the chamomile and peppermint even enter the picture — a small step that makes a noticeable difference in the final cup. The autoimmune protocol can make store-bought teas tricky, since many blends sneak in natural flavors, seed-derived additives, or other questionable ingredients that don't belong on an elimination-phase shelf. Here, every single ingredient is clean and intentional: dried chamomile flowers, fresh peppermint leaves, real ginger, vanilla powder, and a touch of honey to finish. That vanilla powder in particular is a lovely touch — it rounds out the floral and minty notes without any alcohol extract or filler. The whole process takes about fifteen minutes and makes two generous mugs, so it's an easy ritual to build into a morning or wind-down routine. Gentle, fragrant, and genuinely nourishing, this is the kind of tea that makes the protocol feel like self-care rather than sacrifice.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers
- ½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; this recipe uses up to ~1 teaspoon per serving, which likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the water is lightly fragrant and tinged pale yellow.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried chamomile flowers and fresh peppermint leaves. Stir once to submerge, then steep for 5 minutes.
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