Nightshade Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Few things are as instantly soothing as a mug of fresh peppermint tea sweetened with a touch of honey, and this simple brew delivers exactly that. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, finding packaged herbal teas without hidden additives or blended spices can be surprisingly tricky — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just three clean, whole ingredients. Fresh peppermint leaves give the tea a bright, cooling flavor that dried or bagged versions rarely match, and the pale green color alone is enough to make you feel like you're doing something good for yourself. A spoonful of raw honey stirred in at the end adds gentle floral sweetness without overpowering the mint. It comes together in under ten minutes and requires nothing more than a saucepan, a strainer, and two mugs. Whether you're winding down in the evening or looking for a warm, caffeine-free pick-me-up, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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