Description
Apple Cinnamon Tea (Iced or Hot) is a delightful beverage that captures the essence of cozy moments, blending the sweet aroma of apples with the warmth of cinnamon and a hint of ginger. Whether you enjoy it hot on a chilly evening or iced on a warm afternoon, this tea serves as a comforting companion all year round. It’s easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients that come together to create a heartwarming drink perfect for sharing with loved ones or indulging in alone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags or loose leaf tea
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup honey (or to taste)
- Ice cubes (for iced version)
- Additional apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and add black tea bags or loose leaves; steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in sliced apple, cinnamon sticks, and grated ginger. Simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes.
- Sweeten with honey until dissolved.
- For hot tea, serve warm in mugs; for iced tea, allow to cool then pour over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg