Latex Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
There is something deeply comforting 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 your first sip. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds a gentle floral sweetness that balances the mint without overpowering it. For anyone navigating a latex sensitivity, finding packaged teas and flavored drinks that are truly safe can be a frustrating guessing game — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just three whole, unprocessed ingredients you can easily verify yourself. No additives, no mystery flavorings, no labels to decode. The technique is straightforward: bring the water close to a boil, let it cool just slightly so it doesn't scorch the leaves, steep for five minutes, and strain into your mugs. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to on a cold afternoon or whenever you need something soothing and completely fuss-free.
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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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