Lactose Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally free of any dairy, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and do absolutely nothing else. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a gorgeous golden hue, filling your kitchen with a scent that feels equal parts cozy and festive. A handful of fresh peppermint leaves steeps into the hot liquid at the end, adding a bright, cooling lift that balances the warmth of the cinnamon and ginger beautifully. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden milk solids or lactose-containing additives — it's just clean, simple goodness in a mug. A drizzle of honey pulls everything together and lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Finish with a thin apple slice and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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