This cinnamon apple tea is warm, fragrant and naturally sweet. Fresh apple slices simmer with cinnamon, and the apple does most of the sweetening.
It takes five minutes to prep and twelve minutes to simmer. It is a cozy way to satisfy a sweet craving with no added sugar.
Why you'll love this Cinnamon Apple Tea
Naturally sweet
No added sugar
Caffeine free
Cozy and fragrant
A sweet craving fixer
A warm, sweet drink can help when you want dessert but not the sugar. Apple and cinnamon give you that bakery flavor without extra calories.
It will not melt fat, but it is a pleasant swap for a sugary drink or snack.
Ingredients for Cinnamon Apple Tea
- 2½ cups water
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
Full steps are in the recipe card below.
How to make Cinnamon Apple Tea
- 1
Slice the apple
Wash the apple and slice it thinly.
- 2
Combine
Add the apple, cinnamon and water to a small pot.
- 3
Simmer
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 4
Strain
Strain into two mugs, pressing the apple lightly.
- 5
Finish
Stir in the lemon juice and honey if you like.
Tips for the best Cinnamon Apple Tea
- Leave the skin on for color and flavor.
- Simmer longer for a stronger apple taste.
- Serve the cooked apple slices as a snack.
Easy variations
Ginger
Add a slice of ginger.
Clove
Add 2 whole cloves.
Iced
Chill and serve over ice.
Pear
Use pear instead of apple.
How to store Cinnamon Apple Tea
- Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Strain well before storing.
Cinnamon Apple Tea
Cinnamon apple tea made with fresh apple, cinnamon sticks and a squeeze of lemon. Warm, naturally sweet and ready in 17 minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment: Small pot, strainer and two mugs
Instructions
- Slice the appleWash the apple and slice it thinly.
- CombineAdd the apple, cinnamon and water to a small pot.
- SimmerBring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
- StrainStrain into two mugs, pressing the apple lightly.
- FinishStir in the lemon juice and honey if you like.
Notes
- Use sweet apples for a sweeter tea.
- The simmered apple slices are soft and tasty with yogurt.
Yield: 2 servings. Nutrition is an estimate of about 40 calories per serving and will vary with your ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use apple peel only?
Yes. Peels work too and are a good way to use scraps.
Is it caffeine free?
Yes.
Does it help weight loss?
It can replace a sugary drink, but no drink melts fat.
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