Tree Nut Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
This warming tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment — bright, zingy, and deeply soothing all at once. Fresh ginger simmers with lemon zest until the water turns fragrant and golden, then dried peppermint steeps in to add that cool, herbal lift. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out into something that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Because it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients — nothing processed, nothing packaged — there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup. No shared-facility labels to decode, no hidden additives to worry about. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and strains clean into two mugs, making it just as easy to share as it is to sip solo by the window. Whether you're fighting off a cold, winding down after a long day, or just craving something cozy and caffeine-free, this one delivers every single time.
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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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