Sesame 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. Real apple slices, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger steep together into a beautifully amber-hued brew that tastes far more special than anything from a tea bag. 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. Sesame hides in the most unexpected places — spice blends, flavored syrups, specialty teas — so brewing your own from whole, recognizable ingredients is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can sip without second-guessing a single thing. It's the kind of simple, wholesome 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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