Hazelnut 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 brings a gentle heat, turmeric adds its earthy, slightly floral depth, and then the peppermint swoops in at the end to brighten everything up — it's a surprisingly harmonious combination. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet hero here, helping your body absorb the turmeric more effectively without you even noticing it's there. The whole thing comes together in about ten minutes on the stovetop, making it an easy ritual for chilly mornings or winding down at night. Every single ingredient in this tea is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to deal with — just clean, wholesome sipping. A drizzle of honey at the end softens the spice and rounds out the flavor beautifully, though it's just as satisfying without it.
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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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