Spiced Apple Tea
Indulge in a cozy cup of Spiced Apple Tea, perfect for warming up on chilly days. This aromatic beverage combines rich black tea with fresh apple slices and a blend of fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Not only is it comforting, but you can easily customize the sweetness and spice levels to suit your taste, making it ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. In just 10 minutes, you can create this delightful drink that’s as healthy as it is delicious—packed with antioxidants from tea and vitamins from apples. Enjoy the soothing warmth and inviting aroma as you sip this seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 cups (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags or 1 tbsp loose leaf black tea
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (or 1/4 cup dried apple)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (or a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg)
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add the black tea bags or loose leaf black tea and steep for an additional 3-5 minutes based on your desired strength.
- Strain out the solids and pour the tea into cups.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if desired, stir well, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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