bakingglutenfreememories The colder weather is finally here as well as some much needed rain! With autumn being apple season, coupled with my love of tea, I thought a different type of recipe was in order from my usual kind. Enter in apple spice tea!
This homemade tea is so simple to make and it is quite healthy! It is perfect for a cold day when you’d like something healthy and hot to drink or if you are feeling a bit under the weather. This tea has fresh ginger and cinnamon sticks as a bit of spice which is very nice if you have a sore throat. The boiled apple(s) in water provides a delicious and naturally sweetened base. You can even double the recipe and store any extras in the refrigerator if you would like to use it over a few days.
With just 4 ingredients, this tea is well worth making and it makes the house smell absolutely wonderful! Plus, it is caffeine free which makes it a perfect beverage before bedtime!
Ingredients
- 1 medium or 2 small apples of a sweet variety (Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, to name a few!)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- fresh, peeled ginger
- water
This apple spice tea is: sweetened with apples, yummy, cozy, lightly spicy, hot, refreshing, easy to make, and just makes you feel good!
Other hot drink recipes on the blog to check out is this Vegan Irish Coffee, Hot Cacao, and Creamy Chai Tea. Furthermore, some tasty apple recipes worth checking out are these Spiced Apple Strudels and Irish Apple Pie. Enjoy while it is apple season!
Additions
This tea is already lightly sweetened with apples, but if you would like it sweeter, a little bit of honey would be a good option. Also, if you would like a little extra spice, you can increase the amount of ginger to taste.
How to Make Apple Spice Tea
To begin, peel and roughly chop the fresh ginger. Then cut the apple into wedges, leaving out the core and seeds.
Next, in a saucepan, pour in the apple wedges, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and water.
Then bring the water to a full boil on the stove and reduce the temperature to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes while occasionally stirring it. This length of boiling time really helps the flavors to open up.
Now remove the cinnamon sticks with a spoon. Use the spoon to gently press each apple wedge against the side of the saucepan, squeezing out any extra juice and discard them or have them as a boiled treat.
Finally, carefully strain the tea over the tea cups / mugs and serve!
Storage Notes and Tips
- Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Use within 3 days for best results.
- If more spice is desired, I recommend adding a little more fresh ginger to taste.
- For extra sweetness, a little bit of honey would be a good option.
- Doubling this recipe is a great option since it otherwise provides 2 servings.
- The boiled apples are actually a good snack once cooled and they are still sweet!
Apple Spice Tea
Ingredients
- 1 medium or 2 small apples, sweet variety (Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady are great options)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon fresh, peeled ginger
- 3 cups water (712ml)
Instructions
- First, peel and roughly chop the fresh ginger. Then cut the apple(s) into wedges, discarding the core and seeds.
- In a saucepan, pour in the apple wedges, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and water. Heat it on high over the stove until it reaches a full boil, about 5-6 minutes.
- Then reduce the heat to low and simmer it for 20 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the cinnamon sticks. Then use the spoon to gently press each apple wedge against the saucepan, squeezing out extra liquid. Discard the apples or have them as a treat once cool.
- Finally, strain the tea into tea cups / mugs and serve.
