Nutmeg Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug of tea is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a cold afternoon — sweet apple, bright peppermint, and a gentle heat from ginger and Ceylon cinnamon all simmered together into something genuinely soothing. The process is simple: a quick stovetop simmer draws out the apple's natural sweetness and the spice's warmth, then fresh peppermint leaves steep in off the heat for a clean, cooling finish. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate balance of flavors. Many warming spiced drinks and teas rely on nutmeg for that cozy, aromatic depth, but this recipe achieves the same comforting effect through cinnamon, ginger, and mint — no substitutions needed, just a naturally clean ingredient list. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; it's lighter and more floral than the common cassia variety, which makes the whole drink feel a little more refined. Garnished with a fresh apple slice and a sprig of mint, it's also genuinely pretty to serve to guests.
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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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