Black Pepper Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this herbal tea brings together fresh ginger, cool peppermint, and zippy lemon in a cup that feels like a hug from the inside out. It's a smart pick for anyone avoiding black pepper, since so many store-bought teas and wellness blends sneak in spicy botanicals or blended seasonings that can be hard to track down on a label. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you know exactly what's going into your mug. The ginger and lemon zest simmer together first, building a fragrant, golden base before the peppermint leaves steep in and turn everything a gorgeous pale green. A drizzle of honey rounds it all out with just enough sweetness to balance the citrus bite. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a morning ritual, an afternoon reset, or a wind-down before bed.
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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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