Chicken 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 classic floral calm, peppermint adds a cool, bright lift, and fresh ginger gives the whole cup a gentle warming kick that lingers in the best way. A touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that feels almost luxurious for something so simple. The method is straightforward — ginger simmers first to coax out its depth, then the delicate herbs steep off the heat so nothing turns bitter or grassy. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess. It is an effortless, genuinely comforting cup that works any time of day.
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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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