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Warm Apple Cinnamon Tea with Ginger

Cozy and gently spiced, this warm apple cinnamon tea with ginger is comforting and easy to make, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Tea
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 sweet apple one sweet apple Choose from Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick Alternatively, use 1/8 to 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
  • 1/2 inch ginger, peeled and crushed Crushed or minced for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional for added brightness.
  • 4 black peppercorns crushed black peppercorns Optional, for extra warmth.
  • 2 tea bags two tea bags Or 1 tsp loose tea leaves.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar Optional sweetener to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the water into a pot. Add the ginger, cinnamon, and crushed peppercorns if using. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until aromatic.
  3. While simmering, rinse and peel the apple, then chop it into small pieces or grate it.
  4. Add the apple and tea bags or loose tea to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
  6. Strain the tea into cups, pressing the apple pulp to release its flavor. Stir in honey or sugar and lemon juice if desired.
  7. Serve warm, enjoying the soft apple pieces or spooning some into each cup.

Notes

For a less sweet cup, adjust the amount of apple or sweetener. Store any leftover tea in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.