Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with a delightful cup of Spiced Apple Tea, a cozy beverage that fills your home with inviting aromas. This heartwarming drink combines robust black tea with fresh apple slices and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting blend perfect for family gatherings or quiet nights in. In just 10 minutes, you can prepare this simple yet delicious tea that brings the essence of fall to your cup. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with loved ones, every sip is a reminder of the warmth and joy of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea (like Assam or Ceylon)
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (or ¼ cup dried apple)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (or a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg)
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add apple slices, cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, and star anise (if using). Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add black tea bags or loose tea to the saucepan and steep for an additional 3-5 minutes based on your taste preference.
- Strain out solids and pour the infusion into cups. Sweeten with maple syrup if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg