Tree Nut Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Fresh peppermint and raw honey are about as clean and simple as a recipe gets, and that simplicity is exactly what makes this tea so satisfying. The peppermint steeps into something pale green and wonderfully aromatic, while the honey adds just enough floral sweetness to round out the cool, minty edge. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, packaged herbal teas and blended wellness drinks can be a minefield of shared facilities and surprise add-ins — brewing your own from scratch removes all of that uncertainty entirely. There are only three ingredients here, and every single one of them is exactly what it says it is. The technique is gentle too: pulling the water just off the boil before adding the leaves keeps the peppermint bright and fresh rather than bitter or flat. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels like a genuine act of self-care, whether you're winding down in the evening or just need something warm and calming mid-afternoon.
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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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