MSG 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 few minutes. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger are gently simmered together until the water turns a beautiful light amber — no flavor packets, no powders, no additives of any kind. That matters more than it might seem, because many commercial teas and flavored drinks sneak in glutamates or yeast extracts under ingredient names that are easy to overlook. Here, every single component is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what's going into your mug. A spoonful of honey rounds out the natural sweetness from the apple, and a squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright finish if you're in the mood for it. The whole process is as simple as it gets — just simmer, strain, and sip. It's a genuinely comforting drink that tastes far more special than the short ingredient list would suggest.
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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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