Golden Apple Cinnamon Tea
A cozy and aromatic tea infused with the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon, perfect for chilly evenings or refreshing iced tea.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized golden apples, peeled and sliced
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2–3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Optional: A pinch of nutmeg or cloves
Instructions
- Peel and slice the apples into thin wedges. Set them aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil.
- Add the sliced apples and cinnamon sticks to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the tea bags and let them steep for another 3–5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the lemon juice and honey. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Add optional spices if desired.
- Strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer and pour into mugs or a teapot for serving.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh apple or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve hot or let cool for iced tea.
Notes
[‘Sweeter apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji work best, but tart apples like Granny Smith add an interesting tang.’, ‘The longer the apples and cinnamon steep, the richer the flavor becomes.’, ‘Adjust sweetness gradually to prevent over-sweetening.’, ‘Experiment with tea types like green tea or rooibos for unique flavor profiles.’, ‘Brew a larger batch and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: apple tea, cinnamon tea, cozy drink, autumn beverage, healthy tea, vegan tea, gluten-free tea