Description
A soothing and fragrant Apple Cinnamon Tea recipe that combines the natural sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon and a hint of lemon. This comforting beverage is perfect for cozy afternoons and can be sweetened to your taste with honey.
Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, sliced
- 2-3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 tbsp honey (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Assemble all ingredients ensuring you have filtered water, apples, cinnamon sticks, honey, and lemon juice ready.
- Slice Apples: Slice the apples into thin wedges without peeling to retain their natural flavor and nutrients.
- Boil Water: In a medium saucepan, bring the 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer Apples and Cinnamon: Add the sliced apples and 2-3 cinnamon sticks to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to infuse fully.
- Add Sweetener and Lemon: Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and adjust the sweetness as preferred for a balanced flavor.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the tea to remove apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Pour into mugs and optionally garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra aroma and decoration.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan option.
- Use fresh cinnamon sticks for the best flavor intensity.
- The tea can be enjoyed hot or allowed to cool and served chilled over ice.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste, more lemon adds brightness to the tea.
- Apples do not need to be peeled as the skins add nutrients and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
