Seed Oil 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 let the world slow down. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider forms the base, layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, chamomile, and a whisper of vanilla powder for a mug that tastes genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — no refined oils, no emulsifiers, no mystery additives hiding in a flavored syrup or spice blend. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought ciders and seasonal drink mixes sneak in seed oil-derived ingredients under vague labeling. This recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping things beautifully simple: real fruit, whole spices, honey, and lemon juice. The gentle steeping method coaxes out the chamomile's delicate floral notes without turning the cider bitter, and the final strain through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth pour every time. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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