Celery 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. The ginger simmers low and slow to coax out its spicy, golden warmth before the peppermint steeps in and softens everything with a cool, herbal lift. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey round it all out, giving you that perfect balance of tart, sweet, and a little bit of heat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives — no sneaky extracts, no blended spice mixes, no label-reading required. It's the kind of recipe where you can relax and just enjoy the process, from the moment the kitchen fills with that ginger-citrus steam to the first sip from a warm mug. Finish it with a thin lemon slice for a little café-style flair, or keep it simple and cozy — either way, it delivers.
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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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