Spice Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Fresh peppermint and raw honey are about as clean and gentle as a hot drink can get, making this a genuinely soothing option for anyone avoiding spices entirely. So many herbal teas and blends on store shelves sneak in cinnamon, clove, or other warming spices that can catch you off guard — brewing your own from scratch puts you completely in control. The method here is simple: just hot water, a handful of fresh peppermint leaves, and a spoonful of honey stirred in at the end. Steeping the leaves in water that's just come off the boil keeps the flavor bright and clean rather than bitter, and the pale green color alone is enough to make you feel calmer before the first sip. The raw honey dissolves beautifully and adds a gentle floral sweetness that plays perfectly off the cool, herbal mint. It's the kind of drink that works morning, afternoon, or right before bed — no fuss, no mystery ingredients, just pure comfort in a mug.
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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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