Gut Friendly Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply soothing, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Unfiltered apple cider brings natural depth and a slightly cloudy richness, while Ceylon cinnamon — gentler on the stomach than the more common Cassia variety — adds warmth without any harsh bite. Fresh ginger and turmeric are both celebrated for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties, making every sip genuinely nourishing rather than just cozy-tasting. Chamomile steps in at the end with its calming, floral notes, steeped low and slow so its delicate character isn't lost to high heat. A touch of honey and a bright squeeze of lemon juice round everything out, balancing the sweetness and supporting a happy gut at the same time. The whole process is gentle by design — nothing is boiled aggressively, which helps preserve the beneficial qualities of each ingredient. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to on cold evenings, slow mornings, or any time your body is asking for something kind.
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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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