Citrus Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of cozy drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Thinly sliced apple and a Ceylon cinnamon stick steep together with fresh ginger until the water turns a beautiful light amber, filling your kitchen with an irresistible spiced aroma. For anyone avoiding citrus, this recipe is a dream — the base is completely fruit-forward and bright without relying on orange, lemon, or lime to carry the flavor. The optional lemon juice note is right there in the recipe, so you can simply leave it out and still end up with a deeply satisfying, well-rounded cup. Honey stirs in at the end for gentle sweetness that complements the apple without overpowering the spice. It comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, making it an effortless choice for a quiet morning or a wind-down evening ritual.
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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)
Can be omittedlemon juice
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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