Almond Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of tea made entirely from scratch, and this bright, warming blend delivers on every level. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow with lemon zest until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add a cool, herbal lift that balances the heat beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out, giving you that perfect sweet-tart finish you'd expect from a café but made right in your own kitchen. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well when you're fighting off a cold as it does on a quiet Sunday morning with nowhere to be. Serve it with a thin lemon slice floating on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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