Beef Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel instantly cozier. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger are gently simmered together until the water turns a beautiful light amber and the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a little squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole cup if you're in the mood for it. Because every single ingredient here is plant-based and whole, there's zero guesswork about what's in your mug — no mystery additives, no animal-derived ingredients, just clean and simple goodness. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out specifically; it has a softer, more delicate flavor than the common cassia variety and really lets the apple shine through. This is the kind of recipe that feels almost too easy for how impressive and soothing the result tastes.
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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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