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Apple Cinnamon Tea (Hot or Iced)

A fragrant, naturally sweet spiced tea made with fresh apples and cinnamon, perfect served hot for cozy days or iced for refreshment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Fall, Herbal
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 medium apples sliced or diced
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp ground
  • 1 inch fresh ginger sliced, optional
  • 2-4 tea bags rooibos, black, or green
  • 2-4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to taste, optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mugs or glasses
  • Strainer (optional)
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sliced apples, cinnamon sticks, and ginger (if using). Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to infuse.
  3. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Stir in sweetener while warm until dissolved. Adjust to taste.
  5. For hot: Serve immediately in mugs with garnishes.
  6. For iced: Cool, then chill and serve over ice with apple slices.

Notes

Adjust steeping time for stronger flavor. Store in fridge up to 3 days.