Walnut Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of herbal tea made entirely from scratch, and this peppermint version is as clean and simple as it gets. Fresh peppermint leaves steep in just-boiled water until the liquid turns a soft, pale green and fills the kitchen with that cool, bright aroma. 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 tree nut concerns, this recipe is a genuine breath of fresh air — just three wholesome ingredients, nothing hidden, nothing processed. No store-bought tea bags with mystery blends or shared-facility warnings to decode. It comes together in under ten minutes and feels like a small, restorative ritual you can return to any time of day.
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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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