Xanthan Gum 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 world slow down for a minute. Chamomile brings its gentle floral calm, peppermint adds a cool, bright lift, and fresh ginger gives the whole cup a subtle warmth that lingers in the best way. A touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out into something that feels almost indulgent, even though it's just honest, wholesome ingredients doing their thing. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to xanthan gum, tea might seem like a safe zone — but flavored blends, herbal sachets, and even some bottled teas can sneak in additives and thickeners you'd rather avoid. Brewing from scratch with whole flowers, fresh leaves, and a knob of real ginger means you know exactly what's in your cup, full stop. The honey stirred in at the end is a natural sweetener that needs no substitutes and no label-reading. It's a genuinely clean, comforting ritual that takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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