Shellfish Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, floral, and gently spiced, this apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Fresh-pressed unfiltered cider forms a rich, cloudy base, while Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger bring a bright, aromatic heat that's noticeably more nuanced than your average mulled drink. Chamomile steeps right into the warm cider for a soothing, honey-like depth, and a touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out beautifully. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the other flavors. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from shellfish and ocean-derived additives — no label-scanning required, just wholesome pantry staples and fresh produce. The technique is simple: low and slow heat keeps the delicate floral notes intact, and a quick strain through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth pour every time. Honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice tie it all together, making this a drink 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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