Hazelnut Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
This warming mug is everything you want from a homemade tea — bright citrus, a gentle heat from fresh ginger, and that cool, clean finish that only real peppermint delivers. Simmering the ginger and lemon zest together first coaxes out a deeply fragrant, lightly golden base before the peppermint leaves even hit the pot, which means every sip is layered and intentional rather than flat. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round things out at the end, so you can dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. The whole thing strains clean into two mugs, making it as pretty to serve as it is satisfying to drink. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your cup. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a small act of self-care on a slow morning or a chilly evening when you just need something soothing and real.
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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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