Citrus Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this simmered tea is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a cool afternoon. Sweet apple and Ceylon cinnamon simmer together until the water turns a beautiful golden color, then fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in at the end for a bright, cooling finish that balances the warmth perfectly. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural flavors already in the pot. So many flavored teas and herbal blends on store shelves sneak in citric acid or "natural flavors" that can be a real problem — making this from scratch with whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in your cup. The method is simple enough for any night of the week: a quick simmer, a short steep, and a strain into your favorite mug. It's naturally sweet, gently spiced, and genuinely soothing — the kind of drink that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all.
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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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