Mustard Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, floral, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Fresh-pressed apple cider forms the base, layered with chamomile, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for a cup that's complex without being fussy. Vanilla powder adds a soft, rounded sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mustard and mustard derivatives — no condiments, no spice blends with hidden additives, just clean, whole-food flavors you can trust. A touch of honey and fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing and lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your taste. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve before serving means every sip is silky smooth, with none of the ginger or chamomile bits getting in the way. Cozy up with a cinnamon stick garnish and let this one become your new cold-weather ritual.
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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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