Citric Acid Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this stovetop tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing for a while. Sweet apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a soft, golden hue, then fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in at the end to keep their bright, cooling flavor intact. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural sweetness already coming from the fruit. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, herbal teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield — citric acid hides in everything from commercial tea blends to flavored syrups — but every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of it. The apple variety matters more than you'd think: a sweeter pick like Fuji or Honeycrisp means you get real fruit depth without needing to reach for anything processed. It comes together in under twenty minutes and feels far more special than the effort involved.
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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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