Peppermint Digestive Tea
A simple infusion for digestive comfort. Peppermint has been used for stomach complaints for thousands of years — it's one of the most well-documented herbs for digestive support.
Time: 10 minutes · Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients
- ●1 tablespoon fresh peppermint leaves (about 8-10 leaves), lightly crushed
- ●OR 1 teaspoon dried peppermint
- ●1 cup boiling water
- ●Raw honey to taste (optional)
Method
- Place the peppermint leaves in a mug or teapot.
- Pour boiling water over the leaves.
- Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. Covering is important — the essential oils (menthol) are volatile and will evaporate without a cover.
- Strain out the leaves. Let cool slightly, then add honey if desired.
- *Suggested use:** After meals for digestive comfort. In the evening as a calming ritual. During nausea or stomach discomfort.
- *Digestive blend variation:**
Note: Fresh peppermint is easy to grow — almost too easy. It spreads aggressively, so plant it in a container or a contained area. This tea can also be made as a cold infusion — steep in cold water for 4-8 hours in the fridge for a refreshing summer drink.
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