Turmeric Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
This warming brew is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or a chilly evening — 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 a cool, herbal lift that balances the citrus beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey finish it off, so every sip hits that perfect sweet-tart-spicy note. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out certain spices and colorants, this tea is a genuinely satisfying alternative to blends that often sneak in unexpected ingredients. Everything here is clean, recognizable, and easy to source. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it as practical as it is delicious. Float a thin lemon slice on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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