Xanthan Gum 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 are gently simmered together until the water turns a gorgeous light amber and the whole kitchen smells incredible. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon adds a bright little lift if you want it. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, there are absolutely no thickeners or stabilizers hiding anywhere — this is as clean and straightforward as a recipe gets. Many packaged teas and flavored drinks sneak in additives that can be hard to spot on a label, so brewing your own from scratch is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The straining step keeps the final cup silky smooth, so you get all the flavor without any bits. It's a two-mug recipe that feels like a small act of self-care.
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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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