Low Sodium Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a few minutes. Thin apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns a gorgeous light amber and the whole kitchen smells incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness without any need for added salt or processed flavor boosters — the ingredients do all the heavy lifting on their own. This is a great option for anyone keeping a close eye on sodium intake, since every single component is whole and unprocessed, with zero hidden additives to worry about. The optional squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and adds a subtle complexity that makes it feel almost like something you'd order at a fancy café. It comes together in one saucepan and strains cleanly into two mugs, making it just as practical as it is comforting.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced (any sweet variety such as fuji or honeycrisp)
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 3 slices fresh ginger (each about ¼ inch thick)
- 1 tbsp honey, or to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, apple slices, Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and takes on a light amber color from the apple and cinnamon.
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