Xanthan Gum Free Cinnamon-Apple Peppermint Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally soothing, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing else. Fresh apple slices and a Ceylon cinnamon stick simmer together until the water turns a gorgeous golden color, then fresh peppermint leaves steep in to add a cool, bright lift that balances the sweetness beautifully. A touch of honey at the end lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruits, spices, and herbs, there are zero additives or thickeners to worry about — just clean, real ingredients doing all the work. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating ingredient labels and trying to avoid unnecessary fillers. The optional garnish of a fresh apple slice and a peppermint sprig turns a simple mug into something that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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