Walnut Free Peppermint Ginger Turmeric Tea
This warming mug is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or whenever you need a reset. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep golden-yellow, then peppermint leaves steep in at the end to brighten the whole thing up with a cool, refreshing lift. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet hero here — it helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, and you'd never guess it's in there. A drizzle of honey at the end rounds out the earthy spice with just enough sweetness. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading anxiety or substitution gymnastics required. It's just clean, honest, feel-good tea made from pantry staples and fresh herbs.
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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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