Gut Friendly Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something this simple and this good. Fresh peppermint leaves steeped in just-boiled water release a clean, cooling fragrance that fills the kitchen before you even take a sip. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds gentle sweetness without overpowering the herb, and it dissolves beautifully into the warm liquid. Peppermint has long been celebrated for its calming effect on digestion, making this a natural go-to after a heavy meal or any time your stomach needs a little kindness. The whole process takes just minutes and uses only three real, recognizable ingredients — no additives, no preservatives, nothing your gut has to work hard to process. It's the kind of ritual that feels as good to make as it does to 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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