Yeast Free Cinnamon Apple Tea
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this simmered apple and cinnamon drink is the kind of thing that makes a quiet afternoon feel like a small luxury. 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 stirred in at the end rounds out the flavor without overpowering the delicate spice. Because everything here is built from whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden fermented additives or worry about anything that doesn't belong in your cup. The optional squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright lift that makes the ginger and cinnamon really sing. It comes together in one saucepan with almost no effort, making it an easy go-to whenever you want something soothing and satisfying.
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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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