High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a minute. The sweetness here comes entirely from real apple slices and a touch of honey — no syrups, no concentrates, nothing processed sneaking in through the back door. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks rely on high fructose corn syrup to hit that sweet spot, and it shows up in the ingredient list under names you have to squint to read. Here, every ingredient is something you can actually picture: a cinnamon stick, a few coins of fresh ginger, a sliced apple. The Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the harsh bite of cassia, and it pairs beautifully with the bright, juicy character of a Fuji or Honeycrisp. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole thing and keeps it from feeling heavy. It's simple enough to make on a weeknight but feels genuinely special in the mug.
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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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