Low Fiber Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups water
1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Ingredient note
Low residue diets limit whole spices and fibrous roots. The ginger here is only steeped for flavor and strained out, so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
2 tbsp dried peppermint leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
Ingredient note
Fruit juice contains far less fiber than whole fruit, so the lemon juice used here leaves little residue. If you prefer to always avoid lemon juice, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1–2 tsp lemon zest
Ingredient note
Low residue diets limit citrus peel because it adds fiber and residue. The small amount of lemon zest here contributes very little, so it is likely low residue. If you prefer to always avoid lemon peel, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
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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