Seed Oil Free Peppermint Ginger Turmeric Tea
That 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 deeply fragrant, while a pinch of black pepper — a classic pairing with turmeric — helps your body make the most of every sip. Once the heat is off, fresh peppermint leaves steep into the brew, adding a cool, bright lift that balances the earthy warmth beautifully. Every single ingredient here is whole, clean, and completely free of processed oils, so there's nothing hiding in the cup that shouldn't be there. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional but adds just enough sweetness to round it all out. This is the kind of tea that feels like it's actually doing something for you — and it's genuinely delicious while it's at 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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