Nutmeg Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

(13)

Bright, zingy, and deeply soothing, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh ginger simmers with lemon zest until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add a cool, refreshing lift that balances the warmth beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out, so each sip hits that perfect sweet-tart-spicy note. Many store-bought teas and spice blends sneak in unexpected ingredients, but this one is made entirely from scratch with a short, clean list you can trust at a glance. The double hit of lemon — both zest and juice — gives it a brightness that feels almost effervescent, while the ginger adds just enough gentle heat to make it feel restorative. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and strains into two mugs that look genuinely beautiful with a thin lemon slice floating on top. Whether you're winding down after a long day or just craving something warm and real, this tea delivers.

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Ingredients

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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