Peppermint Digestive Tea

Name: Peppermint Digestive Tea
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)

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.

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:**

Notes

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.

Why We Made This

We started Gathered Guides because your medicine cabinet shouldn't require a pharmacy. Every remedy in this book uses ingredients you can grow, forage, or find at any grocery store.

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