Gut Friendly Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Sweet apple and Ceylon cinnamon are gently coaxed into a golden, spiced broth before fresh peppermint leaves steep in to add a bright, cooling finish. Each of these ingredients has a long-standing reputation for being easy on the digestive system — peppermint helps ease bloating, ginger supports digestion, and cinnamon adds warmth without irritating a sensitive gut. Ceylon cinnamon is specifically called for here rather than the more common cassia variety, which matters because it's the gentler, lower-coumarin option that tends to sit better with people who are mindful of what they put in their bodies. A small drizzle of honey rounds everything out without overwhelming the natural sweetness already coming from the apple. It comes together in under twenty minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it an effortless ritual for mornings, evenings, or any time your stomach needs a little kindness.
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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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