Rye Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea

Total time10 min

Prep time3 min

Cook time7 min

There is something deeply soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something this simple and clean. Fresh peppermint leaves steeped in just-boiled water release a bright, cooling fragrance that fills the kitchen before you even take a 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 grain sensitivities, herbal teas can still feel like a minefield when store-bought blends sneak in unexpected fillers or flavoring agents — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just three honest ingredients. Nothing here is processed or packaged, so you know exactly what is going into your cup. It comes together in under ten minutes and is equally lovely as a morning ritual or a wind-down drink before bed.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups water
½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
2 tsp raw honey
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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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