Rice Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon 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 in water until the liquid 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 brightens everything up if you want a little extra lift. Because it's built entirely from fruit, spice, and water, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no grain-based fillers or starchy additives that can sneak into packaged drink mixes. It strains clean into the mug and tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. This is the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on repeat all season long.
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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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