Barley Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something this clean and simple. Fresh peppermint leaves steeped in just-boiled water release a bright, cooling fragrance that fills the kitchen before you even take your first sip. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds a gentle floral sweetness that balances the mint without overpowering it. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, herbal teas can still be a minefield — some commercial blends sneak in barley grass or malted barley flavoring — but this one is made entirely from scratch with nothing to second-guess. Three ingredients, one saucepan, and about ten minutes stand between you and two perfectly fragrant mugs. It's the kind of recipe that feels like self-care without requiring any effort at all.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tsp raw honey
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a small saucepan or kettle over medium-high heat until it just reaches a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let it rest for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the fresh peppermint leaves to the hot water and steep for 5 minutes, until the water is pale green and fragrant.
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