Gut Friendly Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Few things settle an unhappy stomach quite like a mug of something warm, bright, and genuinely soothing. This tea leans on three heavy hitters — fresh ginger, peppermint, and lemon — each of which has a long reputation for supporting digestion and easing that sluggish, uncomfortable feeling after a heavy meal. The ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then the peppermint steeps off the heat so its delicate oils stay intact rather than cooking away. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey round everything out with just enough brightness and sweetness to make it feel like a treat, not a remedy. It's the kind of drink that works just as well first thing in the morning as it does after dinner when your gut needs a little reset. Simple, clean ingredients and a quick stovetop method mean you can have two steaming mugs ready without any fuss.
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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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