Yeast Free Chamomile & Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up under a blanket the moment it hits the stove. Fresh-pressed unfiltered apple cider forms the base, layered with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and floral chamomile for a mug that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A touch of vanilla powder and honey round everything out with gentle sweetness, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps it bright and balanced. For anyone avoiding yeast, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative to mulled wines or fermented drinks that can be tricky to navigate — every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The technique is simple too: you're gently warming rather than boiling, which preserves the delicate chamomile and keeps the spices from turning bitter. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve at the end gives you a silky, clear pour that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few apple slices and it's practically ready for a holiday table.
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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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