Wheat Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is the kind of thing you'll 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 a beautiful golden color, then fresh peppermint leaves steep in to add that cool, bright lift that makes the whole thing feel alive. A touch of honey rounds it all out without overpowering the delicate fruit and spice notes underneath. Because it's built entirely from whole fruits, herbs, and spices, there's nothing here to second-guess — no grain-based additives, no hidden fillers, just clean and comforting ingredients you can actually see. It's a great reminder that some of the most satisfying drinks don't need a tea bag or a specialty store run to come together beautifully. Garnished with a thin apple slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it also looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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