Peanut Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This cozy simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing for a while. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns lightly golden and deeply fragrant, then a generous handful of fresh peppermint leaves steeps in to add a cool, bright finish. A drizzle of honey at the end ties everything together with just the right touch of sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety — just simple, wholesome produce and pantry staples. The garnish of a thin apple slice and a fresh peppermint sprig makes it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself on a slow morning. It's proof that the most comforting drinks don't need anything fancy to be absolutely worth making.
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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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