Pistachio Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple tea is the kind of drink that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and knobs of ginger steep together until the water turns a gorgeous light amber — no tea bags, no powders, just real ingredients doing all the work. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you want it. Tree nut concerns can sometimes sneak into flavored teas and spice blends through shared processing lines, but this recipe sidesteps all of that by building flavor entirely from whole, fresh produce and spices you can inspect yourself. It comes together in one saucepan with barely any prep, making it an easy go-to for a cozy afternoon or a soothing evening wind-down. Pour it through a strainer into your favorite mug and enjoy it while it's hot — simple, clean, and genuinely delicious.
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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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