Description
Warm up your chilly days with a cup of Spiced Apple Tea, an aromatic blend that brings comfort and cheer to any occasion. This delightful drink combines robust black tea with thinly sliced apples and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a fragrant experience that’s perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. Optional star anise adds an exciting twist for those looking to experiment with flavor. Not only is this tea quick and easy to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but it’s also customizable, allowing you to adjust sweetness or spice levels to suit your taste. Enjoy it alone or share with a loved one for a comforting moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or pinch of freshly grated)
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- Maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise with boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add black tea to the saucepan and steep for another 3–5 minutes based on preference.
- Strain out solids using a fine mesh strainer and pour the tea into cups.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg