Nestle your hands around a warm mug of cozy Apple Tea with aromatic cinnamon and cloves. A drizzle of honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness and all apples are welcome.
Those store-bought teas are great, but making homemade tea is fantastic! Not only is it really, really healthy for you— but your whole entire kitchen will smell AAMAZING! Kind of like a fall-scented candle.
Ingredients to Make Apple Tea
The ingredients listed are in no particular order.
Apples— any apple used will be great. I used granny smith apple for a slight tartness. There is no need to peel off the skin.
Cinnamon—use a cinnamon stick, not the powder. The sticks can have a spicier note and can be removed in the end if needed.
Cloves—I mean does any other spice say winter is coming? It pairs perfectly with apples and anything “fall-esk”.
Honey—will add additional sweetness. However, feel free to be content with the all-natural sweetness of the apples.
Tips and Variations
Don’t boil the apples on high. This will only break the apples apart creating watery apple sauce. Low and slow is key.
Add fresh turmeric, ginger, or even dried lavender. All would work great here.
Let’s make some warm and cozy Apple Tea!!
Cozy Apple Tea with Cinnamon and Clove
Ingredients
- 2 apples, diced into large cubes I used tart granny smith
- 5 cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks my favorite is Mexican cinnamon
- honey as desired
Instructions
- In your favorite tea kettle or small saucepan, add 4 cups of filtred water, cubed apples, cinnamon, cloves, and desired amount of honey. Turn on the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes.
- When ready, pour directly into mug of choice. Garnish with a few thin-sliced apples on top or a cinnamon stick. Enjoy while hot.
Notes
- Agave
- Coconut sugar
- Pure Maple syrup
