Mushroom Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple tea is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel instantly cozier. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger steep together into a beautifully amber-hued liquid that smells like a bakery and tastes like pure comfort. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you're in the mood for it. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with zero fuss, and every single ingredient is clean and straightforward — no blends, no broths, no hidden extras to second-guess. For anyone navigating a fungi-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that just works without requiring any substitutions or label-reading stress. It's a genuinely satisfying hot drink that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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