Carrageenan Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
This soothing herbal blend is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up somewhere quiet and just breathe for a minute. Chamomile brings its gentle floral calm, peppermint adds a cool, bright lift, and fresh ginger gives the whole cup a subtle warming kick that lingers in the best way. A touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out into something that feels almost indulgent without any fuss. Many packaged herbal teas and flavored drinks sneak in thickeners and stabilizers — carrageenan being one of the most common — so brewing your own from whole ingredients is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your cup. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of additives, which means you get pure, honest flavor with nothing to second-guess. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to your own taste, making this feel personal rather than one-size-fits-all. It's an easy ritual worth building into your evening routine.
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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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