Pescatarian Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally soothing, this homemade tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and do absolutely nothing else for a while. Sweet apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a gorgeous golden color, then fresh peppermint leaves are steeped in at the end to keep that cool, bright flavor from fading. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate spice and fruit notes already doing the heavy lifting. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's no label-reading required — just straightforward, clean sipping. The garnish of a thin apple slice and a fresh mint sprig is optional, but it makes the finished mug look genuinely beautiful if you're serving it to guests or just want to treat yourself properly. It's a lovely alternative to store-bought herbal blends that can be loaded with fillers or mystery "natural flavors."
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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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