This easy homemade herbal tea is refreshing, and it’s great for your gut health!

In fact, studies have shown that peppermint is a natural antibacterial and can help reduce symptoms of SIBO. Thyme has been used to fight infection and treat nausea and stomach upset for centuries.

Bonus: peppermint can also help with seasonal allergies, and the scent has been proven to help with both short-term memory and stress relief. If you’re looking for a warm drink to lull you to sleep, you’ve found it!

To mix things up, try adding half a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger during the steeping time, or use a mix of spearmint and peppermint leaves. You can also add a green tea bag during steeping to make Peppermint-Thyme Green Tea. (Even better for you! This blog explains why…)

Peppermint-Thyme Tea

  Beverages

January 31, 2018

This simple herbal tea recipe is light, refreshing, and takes just minutes to make. It’s also a natural stress reliever that can help with your stomach upset.

Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3

• Yields: 1 Serving

Ingredients

7-10 fresh peppermint leaves

1 stem fresh thyme

8 oz. filtered or bottled water

lemon juice to taste (optional)

Directions

1Rinse the mint and thyme leaves well, then place on a saucer.

2Crush with the back of a spoon to bruise the herbs so they release their essential oils.

3Transfer the herbs to a mug and pour in 8 ounces of hot water.

4Allow to steep for 7-10 minutes. Strain out herbs, and add lemon juice if desired.

5Enjoy hot or pour over ice.

6Variations: Try adding a 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger during the steeping time or use a mix of spearmint and peppermint leaves.

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