Citrus Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Warm, soothing, and naturally sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh peppermint leaves steep into something beautifully fragrant and pale green, while raw honey adds just enough sweetness to round out the cool, minty edge. For anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle, herbal teas can be a surprisingly tricky category — so many blends sneak in dried orange peel, lemon myrtle, or citrus flavoring. This one keeps things completely clean with just three honest ingredients: water, peppermint, and honey. The method is simple enough to become a daily ritual, and the result tastes far more intentional than the effort involved. It's equally lovely as a mid-afternoon wind-down or a gentle after-dinner drink.
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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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