Spiced Apple Tea
Warm up this season with our comforting Spiced Apple Tea, a delightful blend of aromatic spices and fresh apples combined with robust black tea. This easy-to-make beverage is perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet afternoons at home. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy a warm, flavorful drink that brings the essence of autumn right into your cup. Customize the sweetness and spice levels to create your ideal cozy beverage, making it a favorite for everyone in your family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 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 (for sweetening)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise (if using). Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the black tea to the saucepan and steep for an additional 3-5 minutes based on desired strength.
- Strain out solids using a sieve or strainer and pour the tea into cups.
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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