Mustard Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this spiced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a beautiful golden hue, then a generous handful of peppermint leaves steeps in to add a cool, bright lift. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural sweetness already coming from the fruit. Because this is a simple, from-scratch brew made entirely with whole ingredients, there's zero concern about hidden condiment-based additives sneaking into your cup — something that can genuinely be an issue with pre-packaged spice blends and flavored teas. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: fruit, spice, herbs, and a drizzle of honey. It's an elegant little ritual that works just as well as an afternoon pick-me-up as it does winding down before bed.
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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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