Cinnamon Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
This soothing herbal blend is the kind of tea that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing for a while. Chamomile brings its gentle floral calm, fresh peppermint adds a bright, cooling lift, and simmered ginger gives the whole cup a subtle warmth that builds with every sip. A touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out with a soft, almost dessert-like sweetness that feels indulgent without being heavy. So many store-bought herbal teas and spice blends sneak cinnamon into the mix — it hides in "chai-style" blends and even plain ginger teas more often than you'd expect. Making it from scratch with these whole, simple ingredients means you know exactly what's in your mug. The method is straightforward: simmer the ginger first to coax out its flavor, steep the flowers and leaves off the heat so nothing turns bitter, then strain and sweeten with honey to your liking. It's an easy ritual that delivers a genuinely beautiful cup every single time.
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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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