GERD Friendly Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. It's naturally sweet from the fruit itself, which means you're not relying on anything artificial or acidic to build flavor. Managing reflux often means giving up coffee, citrus drinks, and anything carbonated — so having a cozy hot beverage that actually works with your body is a real win. Ceylon cinnamon is the gentler variety compared to the more common Cassia type, and the fresh apple slices steep into the water to create a mellow, lightly sweet base that won't provoke symptoms. The optional lemon juice is just a small finishing touch, and you can easily skip it if you're particularly sensitive. Honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and the whole thing comes together in one saucepan with barely any cleanup. It's the kind of simple, feel-good ritual you'll want to come back to every single evening.
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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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