Cashew Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this homemade tea blends the zing of fresh ginger, the cool lift of peppermint, and the sunny brightness of real 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, which means the flavor is layered and complex rather than one-note. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly the way you like it. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is a straightforward pantry or produce staple with no hidden surprises. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a morning ritual, an afternoon reset, or a wind-down before bed. 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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