Brazil Nut Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple 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 whole kitchen smells incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you're in the mood for it. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely whole-food — no tea bags, no flavor packets, nothing processed hiding in the mix. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this is the kind of recipe that just works without any substitutions or label-checking required. It comes together in one saucepan and strains clean into two mugs, making it as easy to serve as it is satisfying to sip.
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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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