Brazil Nut Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
This warming mug of tea is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening. Fresh ginger simmers with lemon zest until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add a cool, herbal lift that makes the whole thing feel alive. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round out the flavors into something bright, soothing, and just a little zingy. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no label-scanning required. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it an effortless go-to for anyone who wants a clean, comforting drink without any fuss. Finish 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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