Vegetarian Chamomile, Peppermint & Ginger Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this three-herb blend is the kind of thing you'll want to return to on repeat. Dried chamomile flowers bring a gentle floral calm, fresh peppermint adds a bright, cooling lift, and simmered ginger gives the whole thing a subtle warmth that builds with every sip. A touch of vanilla powder rounds out the flavor in a way that feels almost luxurious for something so simple. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from anything that would raise a flag for those eating without meat or animal byproducts — honey is the only animal-derived addition, and it's entirely optional if you prefer to sweeten differently or skip it altogether. The method is straightforward: ginger gets a short simmer to coax out its depth, then the more delicate herbs steep off the heat so nothing turns bitter or grassy. It's the kind of homemade ritual that beats any tea bag you'll find on a store shelf.
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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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