Caffeine Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally soothing, this simmered apple and cinnamon drink is the kind of mug you reach for when you want something cozy without the jitters. It's brewed entirely from whole ingredients — fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger — so there's no tea bag, no coffee, and absolutely no hidden caffeine to worry about. The apple and cinnamon simmer together until the liquid turns a gorgeous light amber, filling your kitchen with a scent that feels like autumn in a pot. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you're in the mood. It's the perfect evening wind-down drink, a morning ritual swap, or a gentle option for anyone who needs to keep their caffeine intake at zero. Simple enough for a weeknight but special enough to serve to guests, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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