Gelatin Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel instantly cozier. Real apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the water turns a gorgeous light amber — no packets, no powders, just whole ingredients doing all the work. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you want it. Many flavored teas and herbal blends on store shelves contain hidden additives or thickeners derived from animal sources, so brewing your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess. It comes together in one saucepan and strains clean into your mug, making cleanup as easy as the recipe itself. Cozy, clean, and completely satisfying.
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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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