Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
This warming, aromatic tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow to coax out its spicy, golden depth, while dried peppermint steeps in the residual heat for a cool, herbal finish that balances everything beautifully. A squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey round it out with brightness and just enough sweetness. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no packaged drink mixes, no flavored syrups, no hidden additives to second-guess. That makes it a genuinely clean choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their body. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no effort, and the result is something that tastes far more intentional than the prep time would suggest. Float a thin lemon slice on top and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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