Mustard Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this homemade tea brings together fresh ginger, peppermint, and lemon in a way that feels almost medicinal in the best possible sense. Simmering the ginger and lemon zest together first coaxes out every bit of their aromatic depth before the peppermint even enters the picture, which means the final cup is layered and complex rather than one-note. A finishing squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts everything, while a touch of honey rounds out the heat from the ginger without making it cloying. This is exactly the kind of drink you want when the weather turns or your throat feels scratchy — but honestly, it's good enough to make any afternoon feel like a ritual. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mustard and mustard derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved whatsoever. Strain it into your favorite mug, drop in a lemon slice if you're feeling fancy, and let it do its thing.
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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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