Gluten Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, floral, and gently spiced, this apple cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up under a blanket and let the whole afternoon slow down. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider forms a naturally rich base, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric layer in warmth without any heat. Chamomile and vanilla powder bring a soft, almost dreamy quality that sets this apart from your standard stovetop cider. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome sipping. The honey and lemon juice at the end balance the sweetness and brightness in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve before serving means you get a silky, clean cup every time. It's an easy crowd-pleaser for cozy gatherings or a quiet evening treat you'll want to make on repeat.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh-pressed apple cider (unfiltered)
- 3 chamomile tea bags (or 3 tsp loose dried chamomile flowers)
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 2 sticks ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp honey, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- apple slices or ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not bring to a full boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low. Add the chamomile tea bags and vanilla powder, pressing the bags gently to submerge them. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags and cinnamon sticks.
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