Low Sodium Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of something warm, bright, and genuinely good for you. This tea layers three bold flavors — spicy fresh ginger, cool peppermint, and tart lemon — into a drink that feels both energizing and soothing at the same time. Simmering the ginger and lemon zest together first coaxes out their essential oils, giving the base a fragrant, golden depth before the peppermint even enters the picture. Steeping the dried peppermint off the heat keeps its flavor clean and fresh rather than bitter or grassy. A squeeze of lemon juice and a touch of honey at the end let you dial in exactly the right balance of sweet and tangy. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you know exactly what's going into your cup — no hidden additives, no mystery flavoring, just clean and vibrant taste from start to finish.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp dried peppermint leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1–2 tsp lemon zest
- 1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried peppermint leaves and steep for 5 minutes, until the tea is deeply aromatic and pale green.
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