Peppermint Tea Latte, A Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea Latte

This peppermint tea latte is sweet, full of festive minty flavor, and topped with foamy milk! Made with only 3 ingredients and caffeine-free, this herbal peppermint tea with milk can be whipped up and enjoyed in minutes!

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Step aside Christmas coffees! With only a few days until Christmas, it’s all hands on deck to finish up last-minute shopping and baking. Staying up way too late is par for the course. In my opinion, the perfect way to wind down after a long busy day is with a warm tea latte and watch Christmas movies with the family.

This peppermint tea latte is a perfect choice as is it caffeine-free and will not keep me awake all night!

Peppermint Tea with Milk

Adding milk to herbal teas is not something I do often. I usually reserve additions for black teas or green tea, but in this case, peppermint tea is a strong enough herbal tea to hold its own flavor even with the addition of milk and sugar. This tea reminds me of peppermint ice cream but a warm and cozy rendition.

A Little About Peppermint

The peppermint plant is part of the mint family. A hybrid between spearmint and watermint, it was cultivated in England more than 200 years ago and is now grown all over the world. It is fresh and sweet with a cooling aftertaste. It makes a delightful tea, hot or iced.

Peppermint Benefits

Besides its appealing taste, peppermint is said to have many health benefits. Studies show that it may help relieve symptoms due to:

• Digestive issues such as bloading, gas, or indigestion.
• Headache symptoms
• Improve engery
• Fight bacterial infections
• Help with bad breath

Find more information here.

What is in a Peppermint Tea Latte?

• Peppermint Tea – I used organic peppermint tea bags for this recipe. It is so easy to steep and remove the tea solids this way. You can also use fresh peppermint if you have some avalible to you. mnb
• Milk – I prefer to avoid dairy so I used a plant based full-fat oat milk. This is optional and you can use your favorite milk. Make sure it is unflavored and unsweetened!
• Sugar – Regular granulated sugar is perfect for this recipe. You can also use a simple syrup, or your favorite choice of sweetener. Bear in mind that some alternate sugars carry their own flavors and this can effect the end result.
• Water – Use filtered or spring water for the best results.

How to a Make Peppermint Tea Latte

Kitchen Tools

• Kettle (stovetop or Electric)
• Milk Foamer
• Tea Cup

Ingredients

• Peppermint Tea
• Milk
• Sugar
• Water

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add in tea and sugar.
3. Cover and steep for 5 minutes
4. While tea is steeping, warm and foam milk. (optional if you don’t have a foamer)
5. Remove tea solids, stir to make sure sugar has fully disolved.
6. Pour into tea cup.
7. Pour over milk.
8. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Variations

• Garnish tea with crushed peppermint candy.
• For a more decadent tea latte, top tea with whipped cream and sprinkle on crushed peppermint candy.
• Substitute milk with your favorite choice of milk.
• Substitute sugar with your favorite sweetener.
• Exchange peppermint tea with mint tea for a mint tea latte.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you put milk in peppermint tea?

Yes, you can add milk to peppermint tea. Try this tea latte with milk and sugar to make a peppermint tea latte!

Is there caffeine in peppermint tea?

There is no caffeine in peppermint tea. Peppermint tea is caffeine-free.

More Tea Recipes You are Sure to Love!

• Cinnamon Milk Tea
• Oolong Milk Tea
• Jasmine Milk Tea
• Rose Milk Tea
• Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte
• Lavender Milk Tea

I hope you enjoy this tea recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect!