
There is something deeply satisfying about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Fresh peppermint leaves steeped in just-boiled water produce a pale green, intensely aromatic brew that no store-bought tea bag can quite match. A spoonful of raw honey stirs in to add gentle sweetness — and because it's raw honey doing the work here, you're completely sidestepping the processed sweeteners that sneak into so many packaged teas and flavored drinks. That matters more than you might think, since bottled teas and even some herbal blends often contain hidden sweeteners that have no business being in a simple cup of tea. The method is beautifully low-effort: heat, steep, strain, sweeten, and you're done. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a small act of self-care on a slow morning or a winding-down ritual at the end of a long day.
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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.
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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