Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Spiced Apple Tea, a delightful beverage that captures the essence of cozy afternoons and gatherings. This aromatic drink combines robust black tea with sweet apple slices, fragrant cinnamon, nutmeg, and an optional hint of star anise. It’s perfect for warming up on chilly days or impressing guests at your next get-together. Not only is it easy to make, but it also offers customizable flavors to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed hot or iced, Spiced Apple Tea promises a unique blend of comfort and flavor in every sip.
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)
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- Maple syrup to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise with boiling water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add black tea to the mixture and steep for 3–5 minutes based on desired strength.
- Strain out solids using a strainer and pour the tea into cups.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if desired and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg