Fructose Free Sage & Thyme Steam-Sip Tea
Herbal teas can be surprisingly tricky when you're avoiding fructose, since many blends sneak in dried fruit, flavored syrups, or high-fructose sweeteners. This one keeps things beautifully clean — just fresh sage, fresh thyme, water, and a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the whole cup. Raw honey is listed as a completely optional addition, so you stay in full control of what goes in. The result is a warm, golden-green brew that smells like a garden and tastes quietly earthy, a little floral, and genuinely soothing. The double-duty steam step is a lovely bonus — hold the mug close and breathe in before you even take a sip, and you'll feel the aromatherapy working almost immediately. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a fine mesh strainer, making it one of the easiest comforting drinks you can put together on a slow morning or a rough afternoon.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
For serving
- 1 lemon wedge, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sage leaves, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden-green.
- 2
Remove from heat and let the herbs steep for 5 minutes, until the tea deepens slightly in color and aroma.
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