Nutmeg 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 the hot liquid to release their calming, cooling aromas. A whisper of vanilla powder rounds everything out with a subtle sweetness that feels almost indulgent without being heavy. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the warm baking spices that sneak into so many store-bought herbal blends — every ingredient here is clean, simple, and easy to verify. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and tastes like something you'd pay good money for at a fancy tea shop.
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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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