Shellfish Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this homemade tea layers the gentle heat of fresh ginger with cool peppermint and a bright hit of lemon in every sip. It comes together on the stovetop in minutes, simmering ginger and lemon zest until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible before the peppermint leaves go in to steep. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out and lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. Since every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable plant or pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden additives to worry about. It's the kind of drink that feels like a remedy and a treat at the same time, equally welcome on a chilly evening or when you need something gentle and restorative mid-afternoon. Serve it with a thin lemon slice floating on top for a little extra elegance that takes almost no effort.
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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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