Turkey Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug of tea is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns lightly golden and deeply fragrant, then fresh peppermint leaves steep in to add a cool, bright lift that balances the spice beautifully. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial in just the right amount of sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup — no processed additives, no hidden animal-derived ingredients to track down. It's an especially satisfying option when you want something cozy and comforting that still feels a little special. The optional garnish of a thin apple slice and a fresh peppermint sprig makes it look genuinely lovely if you're serving it 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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