MSG Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, floral, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and forget the world outside. Fresh-pressed unfiltered apple cider forms the base, layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for gentle warmth that builds beautifully in every sip. Chamomile and vanilla powder bring a soft, almost dreamy quality that sets this apart from your standard mulled cider. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends, no hidden additives to second-guess. That matters more than people realize with hot drinks, since many store-bought mixes and instant cider packets rely on flavor enhancers that can sneak in under vague labeling. A touch of honey and fresh lemon juice round everything out at the end, brightening the sweetness without overpowering the botanicals. This is the rare cozy drink that tastes indulgent and feels genuinely clean at the same time.
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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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