Low Iodine Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this simmered fruit-and-herb tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy a quiet moment. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the liquid turns lightly golden, then peppermint leaves steep in to add a cool, bright lift that balances the sweetness beautifully. Managing iodine intake can make even simple pleasures feel complicated, but every ingredient here — fresh fruit, whole spices, herbs, and a touch of honey — is naturally free of the high-iodine culprits like dairy, seafood, and iodized salt. There's no label-reading anxiety, no specialty store runs, just a straightforward stovetop brew made from things you can easily keep on hand. A fine-mesh strainer does all the work of pulling out the solids, leaving you with a clean, jewel-toned cup that looks as good as it tastes. Finish it with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a little extra elegance, or skip the garnish and drink it straight from the mug — either way, it delivers.
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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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