Nightshade Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is proof that a truly satisfying cup of tea doesn't need anything fancy — just good fruit, fragrant spices, and fresh herbs. Sweet apple slices simmer with a Ceylon cinnamon stick and a hint of ground ginger until the water turns lightly golden and your kitchen smells absolutely incredible. Fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in at the end, adding a bright, cooling lift that balances the warmth of the spices beautifully. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and the whole thing comes together in one small saucepan with zero fuss. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, herbal and spiced drinks can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden ingredients, but every single component here is straightforward and naturally free of any problematic botanicals. It's the kind of cozy, restorative drink you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need something soothing that actually delivers on flavor.
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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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