Citric Acid Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Warm, soothing, and naturally sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of simple pleasure that feels like a genuine treat at the end of a long day. Fresh peppermint leaves steep into a pale green, beautifully fragrant brew that tastes clean and bright without a single artificial ingredient in sight. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, finding a ready-made tea or flavored drink that's truly safe can be a real headache — so many blends sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Making it from scratch with just three whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in your mug. The raw honey dissolves in beautifully, adding a gentle floral sweetness that balances the cool, slightly sharp peppermint without overpowering it. It comes together in under ten minutes and requires almost no equipment, making it an effortless go-to whenever you need something comforting and completely trustworthy.
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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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