Low Sodium Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing else. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a gorgeous golden color, then peppermint leaves steep in to add a cool, bright finish that balances the warmth beautifully. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it — no measuring spoons required, just taste as you go. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's nothing hidden to worry about, and the flavor speaks entirely for itself. It's a genuinely satisfying alternative to packaged herbal teas, which often sneak in natural flavors or other additives you didn't ask for. The garnish of a thin apple slice and a fresh peppermint sprig makes it feel a little fancy, but the whole process is wonderfully low-effort and deeply rewarding.
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2 servings
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced (any sweet variety such as fuji or honeycrisp)
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
For serving
- 2 thin apple slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 small fresh peppermint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced apple, Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ground ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is lightly golden and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the fresh peppermint leaves, pressing them gently into the liquid, and steep for 5 minutes.
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