Rye Free Cinnamon Apple Tea

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel instantly cozier. Thin apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger are gently simmered together until the water turns a beautiful light amber and smells absolutely incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you're in the mood for it. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just pure, simple goodness in a mug. It's a lovely alternative to packaged herbal teas, which can sometimes contain grain-based fillers or blended ingredients that aren't always obvious on the label. The technique is as easy as it gets: simmer, sweeten, strain, and sip.

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Ingredients

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
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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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