Artificial Flavors Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a cup of tea that tastes this layered and complex without a single drop of artificial anything. Dried chamomile brings its signature floral calm, fresh peppermint adds a bright, cooling lift, and simmered ginger gives the whole blend a gentle, warming bite that builds beautifully in the back of your throat. Vanilla powder — not extract, not flavoring — rounds everything out with a soft, natural sweetness that feels almost luxurious. So many store-bought herbal blends rely on "natural and artificial flavors" as a catch-all ingredient, which can make label-reading feel like a full-time job. Here, every single element is exactly what it says it is: a real flower, a real leaf, a real root, a real spice. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to your own taste, making this as personal as it is pure. It's the kind of tea you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need something genuinely soothing in your hands.
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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
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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