Hazelnut Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug of tea is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a cold afternoon — fragrant, naturally sweet, and genuinely soothing. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a beautiful golden color, then fresh peppermint leaves steep right in the pot for a cool, bright finish that balances the spice perfectly. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate layers of flavor. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your cup. It's a completely from-scratch brew that comes together in your own kitchen with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer. The optional apple and peppermint garnishes make it feel a little fancy, which is always a nice bonus when you're just trying to wind down.
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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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