Turmeric Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and slow down for a few minutes. Fresh apple slices, a Ceylon cinnamon stick, and ginger are gently simmered together until the water turns a beautiful light amber and the whole kitchen smells incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a little squeeze of lemon brightens everything up without overpowering the delicate spice. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought blend — you know exactly what's in your mug. Ceylon cinnamon in particular brings a softer, more floral warmth than the harsher cassia variety, making this feel genuinely refined rather than just thrown together. It's an easy, comforting brew that works beautifully as an afternoon pick-me-up or a cozy wind-down drink before bed.
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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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