Almond Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is exactly what you want when the weather turns or you just need a moment to slow down. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a soft, golden amber, then fragrant peppermint leaves steep right into the liquid for a cool, herbal finish that balances the spice beautifully. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural sweetness already coming from the fruit. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a flavoring blend. It's the kind of drink that feels almost too simple to be this good — but that's exactly the point. Serve it with a thin apple slice draped over the rim and a little sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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