MSG Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming, aromatic tea is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh apple, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, peppermint, and a touch of honey — so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. Store-bought flavored teas and instant drink mixes are notorious for hiding additives and flavor enhancers, making a from-scratch brew like this one genuinely refreshing to come across. Simmering the apple slices and cinnamon stick together coaxes out a naturally sweet, spiced base before the fresh peppermint leaves go in for a bright, cooling finish. The result is layered and complex in a way that feels almost too good for something this simple to pull off. It's the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up somewhere quiet, and the optional apple and mint garnish makes it look beautiful enough to serve to guests without any extra effort.
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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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