Spiced Apple Tea
Indulge in the warmth of Spiced Apple Tea, a comforting blend that combines robust black tea with sweet apple slices and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this delightful drink fills your home with inviting scents while offering a unique flavor profile that can be enjoyed all year round.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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 apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise pod (if using) with boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add black tea to the saucepan and steep for 3-5 minutes based on desired strength.
- Remove tea bags or strain loose tea along with spices and apple slices.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if desired, then pour into cups and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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