Gelatin Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
This soothing herbal blend is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and let the day melt away. 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 indulgent without being heavy. Many packaged herbal teas and wellness drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so brewing your own from whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in your mug. The method is beautifully simple — ginger simmers first to coax out its depth, then the more delicate herbs steep off the heat so nothing turns bitter. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to your own taste. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to on cold evenings, stressful afternoons, or any time you just need something genuinely comforting.
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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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