Coconut Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a cold afternoon — bright, aromatic, and genuinely soothing from the very first sip. Fresh peppermint leaves steep alongside simmered apple and Ceylon cinnamon, creating a naturally sweet, layered flavor that feels both cozy and refreshing at once. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make it feel like a proper remedy, not just a drink. Many flavored teas and herbal blends on store shelves sneak in coconut-derived ingredients or natural flavors with murky sourcing, so brewing your own from scratch is a smart move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — real fruit, whole spices, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of honey to finish. The result is a beautifully golden, fragrant tea that looks as good as it tastes, especially with a thin apple slice and a sprig of mint resting on the rim.
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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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