3 | 6 | 4 |
Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
Prep | Cook | Servings |
1 min | 5 min | 1 |
1 tbsp | Peppermint, fresh (crushed leaves or via Organic tea bag; caffeine free) |
1 stick | Cinnamon Stick (about 3 inches long) |
227 gm | Water, filtered |
1. bring all items to a boil in a stove top kettle or small sauce pan.
2. Let boil for 5 minutes, then bring to a medium-heat simmer for 10-minutes.
3. Let cool slightly so you don't burn yourself, then enjoy.
4. Spoon out the tea with a ladle. Use a paper towel to cover the top of your cup, this will catch the mint leaf debris.
You may take out the cinnamon stick and put it in your mug for extra aromatherapeutic benefits and flavor!
NOTES:
- if you have a tea steep/strainer, use this when using loose ingredients such as fresh or dried mint leaves.. You can get them on Amazon for less than $8.00
- You may also enjoy this tea cold!
Herbal Education
Peppermint is a natural digestive aid. It is soothing to the stomach and helps relieve nausea, gas, and bloating. Cinnamon is a natural anti-inflammatory and powerful herb for blood sugar regulation.
Drinking this tea 20-minute following a meal aids in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
This tea is also a great stress reliever and sleep aid.