Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Tea is a refreshing and warming sweet beverage made using fresh green apples and cinnamon. Make it using my easy recipe.
Here are some more tea recipes: Ginger Green Tea, Hibiscus Tea, Sumac Tea, Pineapple Ginger Tea, and Thai Iced Tea.
A Quick Look At This Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Brew Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Serves: 4 cups
- Cuisine: Beverage / Herbal Tea
- Course: Drink
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free (if using appropriate sweetener)
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Equipment: Teapot or Saucepan, Mug, Spoon
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Why You’ll Love This Family Favorite Recipe!
- Naturally comforting: Warm apple and cinnamon instantly give cozy, fall-in-a-cup vibes.
- Made with everyday ingredients: Fresh apple slices, cinnamon, and a sweetener of your choice — that’s it.
- Customizable: Add ginger for warmth, cloves for spice, or honey for a soothing finish.
- Ready in minutes: A quick 15-20 minute brew and you’re sipping.
- Smells amazing: The aroma alone feels like a treat — great for serving guests.
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I enjoy Indian milk teas, such as Masala Chai, Adrak Wali Chai, or Lemongrass Chai, but I can only drink a small cup once a day.
However, I enjoy sipping various green, herbal, or fruit teas throughout the day. I drink them chilled in warmer months and piping hot in fall and winter. This apple and cinnamon tea is my recent favorite. It is a treat to the taste buds with its warm cinnamon flavors and calming effect.
About Apple Cinnamon Tea
Apple Cinnamon Tea is a refreshing beverage that combines the fruity, sweet, and slightly tart flavors of apples with the warm, spicy taste of cinnamon.
Depending on the type of tea used as a base (such as black or green tea), some may also detect a hint of earthiness and mild astringency. The flavor is typically comforting and reminiscent of fall or winter, thanks to the warming cinnamon spice. Enjoy it hot or iced.
Ingredients
Apples – Granny Smith apples are the best for making apple and cinnamon tea. They are tart and slightly sweet, which pairs well with the spiciness of the cinnamon. They also hold up well to boiling and infusing, which is necessary when making tea.
However, you can use any variety of apples that are easily available to you.
Sometimes, I don’t have Granny Smith green apples on hand, and I make this hot drink using sweet apples instead. I add a squeeze of lemon juice to give the tea a tangy taste in this case.
Cinnamon Sticks – Do not use cinnamon powder, as it will seep into the ready tea even after you strain it.
Tea – I used loose black tea, but you can also use black tea bags.
Sweetener – Use any sweetener of your choice. Granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free substitutes are all suitable options.
You can add other warming spices, such as cloves, black pepper, nutmeg, or ginger, for additional flavor complexity. You can also add some orange peel, lemon peel, or calendula petals.
How To Make Apple And Cinnamon Tea
Step 1: Core and slice one Granny Smith apple. There is no need to peel it.
Step 2: Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Once the water is boiling, add the apple slices and two cinnamon sticks.
Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.
Step 5: After 15 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and stir in 2 teaspoon black tea leaves (or 1 tea bag). Let the tea steep for about 2 minutes.
Step 6: Strain the tea into four serving cups using a tea strainer.
Step 7: Sweeten the tea with your preferred sweetener to taste.
Step 8: Serve hot and savor the flavor!
Tip – Garnish the tea with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Apple Cinnamon Tea FAQs
After brewing the tea, allow it to cool to room temperature. Serve the brewed tea over ice.
Yes, you can use different types of tea leaves to make apple cinnamon tea. Black, green, and white tea leaves are common choices, but feel free to experiment with others according to your preference. You can also opt for herbal tea if you prefer a caffeine-free option. Just remember to adjust the brewing time according to the type of tea you are using.
Yes, you can make this flavorful tea with tea leaves. Just skip adding the tea leaves and follow the rest of the recipe.
Leftover tea can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat and serve.
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Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple (cored and sliced)
- 5 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons black tea leaves
- sweetener of your choice (as required)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
- Once the water is boiling, add the apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the black tea leaves. Let the tea steep for about 2 minutes.
- Strain the tea into 4 serving cups using a tea strainer.
- Sweeten the tea with your preferred sweetener to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Tip – Garnish the tea with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
This drink is very comforting. You must definitely try it!