Black Pepper Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is everything you want from a cozy homemade tea — sweet apple, fragrant Ceylon cinnamon, a bright hit of fresh peppermint, and a gentle warmth from ground ginger. It comes together on the stovetop by simmering real fruit and spices in water, so every sip tastes genuinely fresh rather than like a dusty tea bag. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, this recipe is naturally in the clear — there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list that could cause a second guess. The apple slices soften and release their sweetness into the broth as it simmers, giving the tea a subtle fruity depth that pairs beautifully with the cool, herbal finish of the peppermint. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it. Garnished with a fresh sprig and a thin apple slice, it's honestly pretty enough to serve to guests.
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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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