Black Pepper Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and do absolutely nothing else. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger steep together in water until the liquid turns a gorgeous light amber — no tea bags, no powders, just real ingredients doing all the work. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a little squeeze of lemon adds a bright lift if you're in the mood for it. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this is a genuinely cozy option that doesn't require scanning labels or worrying about spice blends with hidden heat. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and strains cleanly into two mugs, making it as easy to serve as it is satisfying to sip. It's the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that feels like a treat without any of the fuss.
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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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