Oats Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider forms the base, layered with floral chamomile, earthy turmeric, bright ginger, and the gentle sweetness of vanilla powder and honey. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your mug. The Ceylon cinnamon in particular adds a softer, more nuanced warmth than the cassia variety, and it pairs beautifully with the lemon juice's subtle brightness. The technique is simple — a gentle warm-and-steep approach that coaxes out maximum flavor without boiling off the delicate chamomile notes. A quick strain at the end keeps the texture silky smooth and ready to sip straight from the mug. Whether you're winding down after dinner or hosting a cozy gathering, this is the kind of drink people will ask you to make again and again.
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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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