BHA & BHT Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this triple-herb blend is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat. Dried chamomile flowers, fresh peppermint leaves, and thinly sliced ginger come together in a way that feels both grounding and quietly invigorating all at once. The ginger gets a gentle head start in simmering water, which coaxes out its warmth before the more delicate botanicals are added off the heat — a small step that makes a real difference in depth of flavor. A whisked-in pinch of vanilla powder rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that feels almost luxurious. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, packaged teas and flavored blends can be a minefield of undisclosed additives, but every single ingredient here is clean and whole. Honey stirred in at the end keeps the sweetness natural and adjustable, so you're fully in control of what goes into your mug. It's the kind of recipe that proves the simplest things, done with care, are almost always the best.
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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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