Pistachio Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally soothing, this apple-peppermint 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 a soft, golden hue, then bright peppermint leaves steep in to add a cool, refreshing lift that balances the warmth beautifully. A touch of honey at the end rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate spice. Because this recipe is built entirely from fruit, fresh herbs, and pantry staples, there's zero concern about hidden nut ingredients sneaking in through a pre-made blend or flavored tea bag. Store-bought herbal teas can be surprisingly tricky — shared production lines and vague "natural flavors" labels make it hard to feel confident — so brewing from scratch with whole ingredients is genuinely the smarter move. The result is a two-mug batch that looks gorgeous garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of mint, making it just as fitting for a quiet morning as it is for serving a guest.
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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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