Dairy Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
This warming, aromatic tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add a cool, herbal lift that balances the heat beautifully. A squeeze of lemon juice and a little honey round everything out with brightness and just enough sweetness. Because it's built entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — it's naturally free of dairy without any substitutions required. It's equally good first thing in the morning, after a heavy meal, or whenever you need something soothing that isn't another cup of coffee. 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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