Description
A soothing and aromatic Apple Cinnamon Tea recipe perfect for a cozy drink. This warm beverage combines fresh apple slices simmered with whole cinnamon sticks, lightly sweetened with honey and balanced with a hint of lemon juice. Ideal for crisp days or anytime you desire a comforting, naturally flavored tea.
Ingredients
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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: Gather all ingredients including apples, cinnamon sticks, honey, lemon juice, and filtered water.
- Slice Apples: Wash the apples and slice them into thin wedges without peeling to retain nutrients and flavor.
- Boil Water: In a medium saucepan, bring the 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer Apple and Cinnamon: Add the apple slices and whole cinnamon sticks to the boiling water, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add Sweetener and Lemon: Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the tea into mugs to remove apple pieces and cinnamon sticks. Optionally, garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic apples if possible for the best flavor and health benefits.
- Adjust honey quantity according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Lemon juice adds brightness but can be omitted if you prefer a sweeter, less tart tea.
- This tea can be served hot or chilled over ice for a refreshing variation.
- Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.
- The cinnamon sticks will impart stronger flavor the longer they simmer, so adjust simmering time according to taste.
