Coconut Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of herbal tea made entirely from scratch, and this peppermint version is as clean and simple as it gets. Fresh peppermint leaves steep into a pale, fragrant brew that feels both cooling and calming at the same time — a combination that is genuinely hard to beat. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds just enough natural sweetness to round out the bright, minty flavor without overpowering it. For anyone navigating coconut-heavy wellness drinks or store-bought herbal blends that sneak in coconut sugar or coconut milk powder, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — literally three ingredients, zero surprises. The technique is straightforward: bring water to a near-boil, steep, strain, and sweeten. It comes together in minutes and feels like a small act of self-care on any kind 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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