Paraben Free Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
There is something deeply comforting about a cup of tea made entirely from ingredients you can see and trust. This blend layers the gentle floral calm of chamomile with the bright, cooling lift of fresh peppermint and the warming bite of real ginger — a combination that feels both soothing and alive in the same sip. A whisper of vanilla powder rounds everything out, giving the brew a subtle sweetness before the honey even hits the mug. Many packaged teas and flavored blends rely on synthetic fragrances or preservative-heavy additives that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding parabens, so brewing from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is a genuinely smart move. The method is simple: simmer the ginger first to coax out its depth, then let the chamomile and peppermint steep off the heat so nothing turns bitter. It takes less than fifteen minutes from start to finish and fills your kitchen with an aroma that's honestly better than any candle. Whether you reach for it at the end of a long day or as a gentle morning ritual, this is the kind of cup that earns a permanent spot in your routine.
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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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