Coconut Free Peppermint Ginger Turmeric Tea
That deep golden-yellow color alone is enough to make you want to wrap your hands around a warm mug. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the water turns richly fragrant, while a pinch of black pepper helps the turmeric do its thing. Then peppermint leaves steep in off the heat, adding a cool, bright lift that balances the earthy warmth beautifully. So many packaged wellness teas and golden milk blends sneak in coconut milk or coconut oil, making label-reading a chore — this one is built entirely from spices, fresh herbs, and water, so there's nothing to second-guess. A small drizzle of honey at the end rounds everything out without overpowering the natural zing of the ginger. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with ingredients you can find at almost any grocery store, and it tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a café.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 10 fresh peppermint leaves (or 2 peppermint tea bags)
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden-yellow and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the peppermint leaves, pressing them lightly to submerge, and steep for 5 minutes, until the tea is bright and minty.
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