Turmeric Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is everything you want from a cozy homemade tea — sweet apple, cooling peppermint, and a gentle heat from ginger and Ceylon cinnamon that feels both soothing and bright. The apple slices actually simmer right in the water, infusing the whole pot with a naturally fruity sweetness that makes honey feel like a finishing touch rather than a necessity. Many store-bought herbal blends and wellness teas sneak in turmeric for color or anti-inflammatory marketing, so brewing your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your cup. Fresh peppermint leaves are added off the heat and steeped gently, which keeps their flavor cool and aromatic rather than bitter or overpowering. The whole process is simple enough for a weeknight wind-down but feels special enough to serve to a guest. Strained into two mugs and garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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