Low Iodine Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
Sipping something warm and genuinely soothing can feel like a small luxury, and this three-herb blend delivers exactly that. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow to build a fragrant, warming base before chamomile and peppermint steep in and soften everything into something floral and cool at once. A whisper of vanilla powder rounds out the flavors in a way that feels almost indulgent without adding anything complicated. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged teas and flavored drinks for additives, dairy derivatives, or mystery "natural flavors" — here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Honey lets you dial in just the right touch of sweetness, and the whole thing comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a morning ritual or a wind-down before bed.
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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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