Breastfeeding Friendly Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this apple-cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy a quiet moment — something every new parent deserves. Fresh peppermint leaves and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer alongside sweet apple slices to create a naturally flavored brew that feels indulgent without any caffeine to worry about. Ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that rounds out the flavor beautifully, and a drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it. Because everything here is straightforward and whole-food based, you can feel good about what you're sipping during those long feeding sessions or late-night stretches. The stovetop method is simple — just a quick simmer, a short steep, and a pour through a strainer — so it comes together without much effort even on the most exhausted of days. Garnished with a fresh apple slice and a sprig of mint, it also looks lovely enough to feel like a little treat you actually made for yourself.
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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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