Description
Enjoy a warm and aromatic Cinnamon Apple Tea with Ginger, a soothing beverage that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the spicy warmth of cinnamon and fresh ginger. Perfect for cozy afternoons or as a comforting drink during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 cups of water
- Tea bag of your choice (black, green, or herbal)
Flavorings
- 1 medium apple (preferably red or green), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the water: Begin by pouring 2 cups of water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Add flavor ingredients: Once boiling, add the sliced apple, cinnamon stick, and ginger slices into the saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture: Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the water.
- Optional seasoning: Add a pinch of ground nutmeg for additional warmth and aroma if desired.
- Cool slightly: After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly to a safe temperature for steeping tea.
- Strain the infusion: Strain the liquid into a teapot or heatproof serving vessel, discarding the apple slices, cinnamon stick, and ginger pieces.
- Steep the tea bag: Add the tea bag of your choice to the strained liquid and let it steep for 3-5 minutes depending on your preferred tea strength.
- Remove tea bag and sweeten: Remove the tea bag and sweeten the tea with honey if desired, stirring well to combine.
- Add lemon juice: Stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors and provide a balanced finishing touch.
- Serve: Pour the tea hot into teacups and enjoy the warm, aromatic blend.
Notes
- Use a red apple for a sweeter taste or a green apple for a tangier flavor.
- Adjust the simmering time to intensify or lighten the flavor infusion.
- Honey can be substituted with other sweeteners like agave syrup or maple syrup.
- For a caffeine-free option, choose a herbal tea bag.
- This tea is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated gently within 24 hours.
