Lactose 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 do absolutely nothing productive. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger are gently simmered together until the water turns a gorgeous light amber and your kitchen smells incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out, and a little squeeze of lemon brightens the whole cup if you're feeling fancy. There's not a drop of dairy in sight — no milk, no cream, no hidden additives — so it's a completely clean, comforting option straight from your stovetop. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; it's milder and more floral than the cassia variety, which lets the apple and ginger really shine through. This is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that feels almost too easy for how good it tastes.
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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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