Caffeine Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

(13)

Caffeine Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea

Bright, zingy, and deeply soothing, this herbal blend is built entirely from fresh ginger, dried peppermint, and lemon — no tea leaves, no coffee, nothing that will keep you up at night. That makes it a genuinely great option for anyone cutting back on stimulants, whether you're winding down before bed or just craving something warm and restorative mid-afternoon. Simmering the ginger and lemon zest together first coaxes out a fragrant, lightly golden base that gives the drink real depth before the peppermint even enters the picture. The dried peppermint steeps off the heat, which keeps its cool, herbal character bright rather than bitter. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey at the end let you dial in exactly the right balance of tart and sweet. It comes together in about ten minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it as practical as it is comforting. Served with a thin lemon slice floating on top, it looks and tastes like something from a cozy café — no caffeine required.

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Ingredients

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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