Black Pepper Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Warm, soothing, and naturally sweet, this herbal tea is exactly the kind of simple comfort drink that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Fresh peppermint leaves steep into a pale green, beautifully fragrant brew that feels both calming and refreshing at the same time. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds just the right touch of floral sweetness without overpowering the cool, minty notes. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, herbal teas can actually be a sneaky source of concern — many blends and pre-packaged options include spice blends or unexpected botanicals that don't belong. This one keeps things clean and completely transparent: just water, fresh peppermint, and honey. It comes together in under ten minutes with almost no effort, making it a perfect evening wind-down or a gentle pick-me-up any time of day.
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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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