Barley Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this homemade tea blends fresh ginger, peppermint, and lemon into something that feels genuinely restorative. Simmering the ginger and lemon zest together first coaxes out every bit of their fragrance before the peppermint even enters the picture, building layers of flavor you just don't get from a store-bought bag. The result is a pale, golden-green brew that smells incredible and tastes clean and alive. A drizzle of honey rounds out the citrus and spice without overpowering either, so you can dial it up or keep it subtle depending on your mood. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing required — just real, whole ingredients doing exactly what they should. It's the kind of drink that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation, whether you're winding down at night or looking for a gentle morning pick-me-up.
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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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