Citric Acid Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Real apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger are gently simmered together until the water turns a gorgeous light amber — no powders, no packets, no mystery additives. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness without any of the citric acid that sneaks into so many store-bought teas, flavored waters, and bottled drinks as a preservative or flavor enhancer. The optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice is just that — completely optional — so you can leave it out entirely and still have a deeply satisfying, full-flavored cup. Ceylon cinnamon is a smart choice here because it's milder and more nuanced than the cassia variety, letting the apple and ginger shine through rather than overpowering them. It comes together in one saucepan with barely any cleanup, making it an easy go-to whenever you want something soothing and completely clean.
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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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