Seed Oil 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 like a gift. Real apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and fresh ginger are gently coaxed into a light amber brew that smells incredible and tastes even better. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to flip over a bottle and squint at a label wondering what's hiding inside. Honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you're in the mood for it. This is exactly the kind of recipe that proves you don't need anything artificial or refined to make something genuinely satisfying. Strain it into your favorite mug and sip slowly — it's simple, clean, and completely worth the fifteen minutes on the stove.
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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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