Brazil Nut Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up under a blanket and let the world slow down for a minute. Fresh peppermint leaves, sweet simmered apple, and a Ceylon cinnamon stick come together in a way that feels both cozy and surprisingly bright. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to round everything out, while a drizzle of honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. The whole thing is made from whole, recognizable ingredients — nothing processed, nothing mysterious — so you know exactly what's going into your cup. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of the usual suspects without any substitutions required. It's a genuinely elegant little drink that looks beautiful garnished with a fresh apple slice and a sprig of mint, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon.
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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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