MSG Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a mug of homemade tea, and this bright, zingy blend delivers on every level. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow with lemon zest until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add a cool, herbal depth that store-bought tea bags simply can't match. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out, letting you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — no flavor packets, no additives, nothing that could sneak unwanted extras into your cup. It's a genuinely clean recipe that works beautifully as a morning ritual, an afternoon reset, or a soothing wind-down before bed. The whole process takes just minutes on the stovetop, and the result is a tea that tastes like it came from a thoughtful café rather than your own kitchen.
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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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