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Spiced apple tea in a cup
Warming and spiced homemade apple tea, perfect for chilly days

Spiced Apple Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
This recipe is a fusion of tea and fruit juice. The tannins in black tea give structure, the apple juice provides fruity sweetness, and spices add depth. Precise temperature control is key: the tea shouldn't burn, but spices need to boil to release their potency. That's why we make it in two stages.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 130 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Two pots (one for tea, one for juice)
  • Strainer
  • Grater

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the water, then let cool for 1 minute (to approx. 200°F). Steep the tea bag for 3-4 minutes. Remove the bag.

Tip: This is the 'base' tea. Don't make it too strong as it will concentrate further.
2 ✓

Meanwhile, peel the ginger and slice thinly.

Tip: Sliced ginger gives a cleaner, spicier flavor than grated and is easier to strain out.
3 ✓

In another saucepan, boil the apple juice with the cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.

Tip: This extracts the spice oils. The acidity of the apple juice helps.
4 ✓

Pour the prepared tea into the spiced apple juice. Heat together, but do not boil.

Tip: When the two liquids combine, flavors balance out.
5 ✓

Remove from heat. When cooled to drinkable temperature (approx. 140°F), stir in the honey and lemon juice.

Tip: Honey and lemon 'seal' the flavors.
6 ✓

Strain into glasses and serve with an apple slice.

Tip: If the tea is cloudy, it's due to apple fibers and spices – a sign of quality!

Recipe FAQ

Why don't I boil the tea bag in the juice?
Because tea steeping time (3-5 min) and spice boiling time (10 min) differ. If you boil tea too long, it becomes unpalatably bitter.
What tea should I use?
A good quality Ceylon or English Breakfast is perfect. The bergamot oil in Earl Grey can also be exciting.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups unfiltered apple juice (100%)
  • 1 bag black tea
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 slice fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice