Caffeine Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming, herbal brew is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening when you need something soothing but not sleepy-making. Real apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns lightly golden and fragrant, building a naturally sweet, spiced base before a generous handful of fresh peppermint leaves steeps in to brighten the whole thing up. Because every ingredient here is a whole food or spice, there's no guessing about hidden stimulants — just clean, cozy flavor in every sip. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. The result is layered and complex in a way that feels far fancier than the short ingredient list suggests. Garnished with a fresh apple slice and a little sprig of mint, it's also genuinely pretty — the kind of drink you'd happily serve to guests without a second thought.
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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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