Hot Spiced Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Today we are making a Hot Spiced Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe! This delightful tea is a celebration of comforting fall flavors, blending the natural sweetness of apples with the warm, aromatic spice of cinnamon. It’s a soothing drink that captures the essence of autumn and the holiday season, making it perfect for warming up on chilly days or serving at festive gatherings.
This recipe showcases a harmonious mix of ingredients that include fresh apple slices, fragrant cinnamon sticks, and a medley of other warm spices such as cloves and star anise. The apples infuse the tea with a subtle, natural sweetness, eliminating the need for added sugar. This not only enhances the purity of the apple flavor but also ensures a healthier, more balanced drink that lets the natural ingredients shine.
As the tea simmers, the apples release their juices, blending seamlessly with the spices to create a rich, aromatic brew. Each sip delivers a comforting wave of warmth, making this tea a wonderful choice for both relaxation and celebration. Whether you’re curled up with a good book or sharing a pot with friends, this Hot Spiced Apple Cinnamon Tea promises to bring a touch of coziness to any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Perfect Fall Drink: When it’s apple season and you have tons of multi-colored apples in the drawers of your fridge, in your garage, on your kitchen countertops … you need to use them in different recipes, right?! Imagine wrapping your hands around a warm mug filled with the comforting aroma of apples and spices – this tea delivers that cozy sensation with every sip. The combination of freshly sliced apples and cinnamon sticks creates a soothing, heartwarming drink that evokes the essence of autumn and festive cheer. The infusion of cloves and star anise adds depth and complexity, enhancing the overall warmth of the tea. It’s the perfect beverage to curl up with on a crisp evening or to enjoy while spending time with loved ones, bringing a sense of calm and relaxation to your day.
Natural Sweetness: One of the standout features of this recipe is its emphasis on natural sweetness. By using fresh apple slices, you’re able to infuse the tea with a rich, subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the spices without the need for added sugars. This approach not only highlights the wholesome flavors of the apples but also keeps the tea light and healthy. You can enjoy a flavorful and satisfying drink that aligns with a clean, mindful approach to nutrition. It’s an ideal choice for those looking to indulge in a sweet treat while maintaining a focus on natural, unprocessed ingredients.
Substitutions
Apples: Choose crisp red apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji. Green apples are more tart and have less natural sweetness as opposed to red apples. If you use green apples, you can adjust the sweetness in the recipe by adding some pure maple syrup to compensate.
Cinnamon: This tea uses a whole cinnamon stick. I do not recommend to use pre-ground cinnamon, because it will not be strained out and cause the tea to remain grainy.
Fresh Ginger: Use fresh ginger, not pre-ground.
Nutmeg: If you don’t have ground nutmeg, you can try grating a small amount of a whole nutmeg directly into the pot. Use half the amount of fresh nutmeg as opposed to what the recipe calls for with pre-ground nutmeg.
Hot Spiced Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe Notes
- Use whole spices like cinnamon sticks, instead of ground spices for a richer, more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust the sugar with pure maple syrup or your choice of sweetener. Add the sweetener in when the drink is hot and ready to be served.
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Hot Spiced Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Equipment
- Stovetop Pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 medium crisp red apple cut into slices
- 2 tsp fresh ginger cut into thin slices
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Add the 3 cups of water to a stovetop pot over high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- After boiling, turn off the heat and add the remaining ingredients in.
- Cover the pot with a lid and leave for 12 hours, or overnight.
- The next day, strain the tea into two mugs. You can keep the leftover apples for eating, and the cinnamon sticks can be dried and re-used in another recipe. Remove these from the pot and set aside.
- Add the tea back into the pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and pour into 2 mugs.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
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Storage
- Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to two days. Heat up before serving.
