Pecan 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 — fragrant, naturally sweet, and genuinely soothing from the very first sip. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns lightly golden and the whole kitchen smells incredible, then a handful of fresh peppermint leaves steeps in to add that cool, bright lift. Ground ginger rounds everything out with just a little gentle heat, and a drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan a label or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your cup. It's a naturally tree-nut-free drink built entirely from fruit, spice, and herbs — nothing processed, nothing suspicious. The optional garnish of a thin apple slice and a fresh peppermint sprig makes it feel almost too pretty to drink, but you absolutely should.
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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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