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Peppermint Ginger Tea Recipe - Soothing, Fresh, and Easy

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1–1.5 inches fresh ginger root, thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1–2 teaspoons dried peppermint leaves or 1 peppermint tea bag (or 4–6 fresh peppermint leaves)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey, or to taste (optional; use maple syrup or sugar if preferred)
  • 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Lemon slice, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the ginger. Rinse and thinly slice the ginger. No need to peel if it’s clean and fresh.
  2. Bring water to a simmer. Add 2 cups of water to a small pot and bring to a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil.
  3. Simmer the ginger. Add the sliced ginger. Simmer for 5–8 minutes, depending on how strong you like it. Longer simmer = more heat.
  4. Add the peppermint off heat. Turn off the heat. Add dried peppermint (or a tea bag, or fresh leaves). Cover and steep for 3–5 minutes. This keeps the flavor bright.
  5. Strain and taste. Strain the tea into a mug. Add honey and lemon juice to taste. Stir well.
  6. Serve. Garnish with a lemon slice if you like. Sip warm, or let it cool and pour over ice for a refreshing iced version.