Gluten Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally free of gluten in every single ingredient, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a beautiful golden hue, filling your kitchen with a scent that feels equal parts cozy and festive. Ground ginger adds a gentle, warming kick, while a generous handful of fresh peppermint leaves steeps into the hot liquid for a cool, bright finish that balances everything out perfectly. A drizzle of honey ties it all together with just enough sweetness. Unlike store-bought herbal blends that can carry hidden additives or questionable processing notes, this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you control from start to finish. Garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's also genuinely pretty to serve — whether you're winding down after dinner or looking for a soothing afternoon ritual.
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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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