Capsaicin Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is proof that a truly soothing cup of tea doesn't need anything fiery to feel special. Sweet apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns lightly golden and fragrant, then fresh peppermint leaves steep right in the pot for a cool, herbal lift that rounds everything out beautifully. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial in exactly the right level of sweetness. For anyone managing sensitivity to capsaicin, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is gentle and plant-based, with zero heat-producing compounds hiding anywhere in the list. It's the kind of drink that feels like self-care in a mug, whether you're curled up on a chilly evening or just need a calm moment in the middle of a busy day. The garnish of a thin apple slice and a fresh peppermint sprig makes it look almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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