Artificial Flavors Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this spiced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a few minutes. Real apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a gorgeous golden hue, building a naturally sweet, spiced base before fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in for a cool, bright finish. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no flavor packets, no "natural flavor" mystery additives, just whole fruit, a spice stick, ground ginger, and fresh herbs. That matters more than it might seem, because so many store-bought teas and drink mixes sneak in artificial flavoring agents that can be hard to spot on a label. A small drizzle of honey at the end ties everything together with gentle sweetness that feels completely clean. It's an easy, two-mug recipe that works beautifully as an afternoon ritual or a winding-down evening drink, and the optional apple and peppermint garnish makes it look far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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