
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something this simple and this good. Fresh peppermint leaves steep into a pale, fragrant brew that feels both cooling and soothing at the same time — a combination that never gets old. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds just enough natural sweetness to round out the mint without overpowering it. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, herbal teas can actually be a surprisingly tricky category, since some commercial blends and flavored teas sneak in unexpected botanicals or are processed on shared lines. This one sidesteps all of that with just three clean, whole ingredients you can easily verify yourself. It comes together in under ten minutes and requires almost no equipment beyond a saucepan and a strainer, making it an effortless go-to any time you need something warm and calming.
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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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