MSG 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. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow to build a warm, spicy base, while chamomile and peppermint steep in off the heat so their delicate flavors stay bright and clean. A whisper of vanilla powder rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that feels almost luxurious for something so simple. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess what's actually in your cup. Honey adds just enough natural sweetness to balance the gentle bite of ginger without tipping into cloying territory. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and tastes like something you'd pay good money for at a wellness café — except you made it yourself, and you know exactly what went into it.
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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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