Xanthan Gum Free Lemon-Ginger Peppermint Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply soothing, this homemade tea blends the warmth of fresh ginger with cool peppermint and a generous hit of lemon for a cup that feels like a reset button. The ginger is simmered directly in the water until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, which coaxes out every bit of its spicy, aromatic depth before the peppermint even enters the picture. Steeping the dried peppermint off the heat keeps the flavor clean and herbal rather than bitter, and the fresh lemon juice stirred in at the end gives the whole thing a bright, citrusy lift. A touch of honey rounds it all out, and you can dial it up or down depending on how sweet you like your mug. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — just whole, recognizable ingredients with zero additives or thickeners to second-guess. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and strains beautifully into two mugs, making it just as easy to share as it is to sip solo on a quiet afternoon.
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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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