Gelatin Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of herbal tea made entirely from scratch, and this one delivers that calm in the simplest way possible. Fresh peppermint leaves steep into hot water to create a pale green, beautifully fragrant brew that feels both refreshing and grounding at the same time. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds just enough natural sweetness to round out the cool, minty bite without overpowering it. For anyone avoiding gelatin, this recipe is a natural fit — every single ingredient is plant-based or a pure whole food, with absolutely nothing to second-guess. So many packaged herbal teas and wellness drinks sneak in gelatin-based capsules, coatings, or additives, but here you are working with leaves, water, and honey — nothing more. It comes together in under ten minutes and makes two mugs, which means it's just as good for a quiet solo evening as it is for sharing with someone you like.
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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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