Spiced Apple Tea
Indulge in a warm cup of Spiced Apple Tea, a comforting beverage perfect for chilly days and cozy gatherings. This delightful drink features a harmonious blend of robust black tea, sweet apple slices, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes from start to finish—but it’s also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy it sweetened with maple syrup or prefer it unsweetened, this spiced infusion is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Embrace the flavors of fall with every sip!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately two 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
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and optional star anise with boiling water. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add the black tea bags or loose leaf tea to the saucepan and steep for an additional 3-5 minutes based on your strength preference.
- Remove the tea bags or strain out any solids. Pour the freshly brewed Spiced Apple Tea into cups.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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