Citrus Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
Herbal teas can feel like a minefield when you're avoiding citrus, since so many blends sneak in dried orange peel, lemon myrtle, or citrus-flavored "natural flavors" that make store-bought options frustrating to navigate. This soothing brew keeps things beautifully simple — just chamomile, peppermint, ginger, vanilla, and honey, with not a trace of citrus anywhere in the pot. The ginger is simmered first to coax out its warm, slightly spicy depth before the chamomile and fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in, layering the cup with floral, cooling, and earthy notes all at once. A whisper of vanilla powder rounds everything out in a way that feels almost indulgent for something so wholesome. It's the kind of drink that makes you slow down — genuinely calming, genuinely delicious, and ready in under fifteen minutes with ingredients you can easily keep on hand.
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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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