Cinnamon Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply soothing, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh ginger simmers with lemon zest until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add a cool, refreshing lift that balances the warmth beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out, so the flavor is layered without being complicated. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, this blend is a genuine win — warming and aromatic without relying on the spice that shows up in so many store-bought teas and chai blends. It's naturally free of anything you need to avoid, built entirely from fresh produce, dried herbs, and pantry staples you can easily verify. Serve it straight from the strainer into your favorite mug with a thin lemon slice floating on top, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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