A cup of this apple cinnamon tea gives off all the cozy vibes of fall. It is caffeine-free and captures the magic of the fall season.
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Every time I make this tea, my whole house smells fantastic. The recipe contains your favorite fall flavors: sweet apples, spicy ginger, and a hint of cinnamon. With just a few ingredients, you can make this tea super easily.
For less than a dollar per serving, this tea is budget-friendly and way better than anything you’d grab at the store. It’s perfect for curling up on a crisp evening or whenever you need some fall magic in your day.
What You’ll Love About This Apple Cinnamon Tea
- Simple to Make: It only takes a few simple steps to make this tea.
- Crowd Pleaser: You’ll wow your friends and family by serving this cozy homemade tea.
- Budget-Friendly: It costs less than a dollar per serving!
Ingredients and Estimated Cost:
- 2 gala apples – $1.46
- 5-7 ginger pieces – $0.99
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks – $0.68
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup – $0.66
- 4 ½ cups water – $0.00
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the prices for this recipe in September 2024.
How To Make Apple Tea
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, place all of the ingredients into a large pot.
- Cook on medium-low heat for one hour.
- Next, strain the liquid through a strainer or mesh cloth.
- Finally, transfer the tea to a kettle or ladle it directly into a teacup.
Apple Cinnamon Tea Recipe Variations
- During the holidays, I add orange juice and a few whole cloves instead of water.
- This recipe doubles and triples nicely. Just make sure you use a pot that is big enough!
- You can cook this recipe in the slow cooker on LOW heat for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1-2 hours.
Recipe FAQs
Apple Cinnamon Tea has multiple health benefits, so drink up! Apples are a good source of Vitamin C, while cinnamon is high in antioxidants. We drink it when nursing a sore throat. The tea may also help improve blood sugar levels.
This recipe has 86 calories in 1 cup of tea.
I prefer to use gala apples due to their sweetness. However, you can use your favorite type of apple, such as honeycrisp, fuji, or granny smith. Just note that each variety of apple has a different level of sweet or tart flavor, so the type of apple you use will slightly alter the overall taste of the tea.
It’s best to use cinnamon sticks for a cleaner flavor and easier straining.
Gala apples — these heart-shaped apples are sweet and crisp. You may use your favorite apple type if you cannot find Gala apples.
Cinnamon sticks — I used Mexican cinnamon. Use what you can find, as long as it is NOT in powder form.
Ginger — will add health benefits such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, to name a few.
Pure maple syrup — will add the perfect natural sweetness. This ingredient is optional.
Storage Tips
Serve: Garnish with a thin slice of apple and a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of fall charm.
Store: Store the tea in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat before serving.
Freeze: After cooling the tea, pour it into a freezer-safe container, leaving extra space for expansion, and freeze it for up to three months.
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Apple Cinnamon Tea with Ginger
Recipe Cost $3.79 Serving Cost $0.95
Recipe Cost $ $3.79 Serving Cost $ $0.95Ingredients
- 2 gala apples thinly sliced
- 5-7 thinly sliced ginger pieces
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a large pot.
- Turn the stove to medium-low heat. Place the lid over the pot partially covered. Cook for one hour.
- When ready, place a super-fine strainer or mesh cloth over another pot and directly strain to discard the apples and spices.
- Transfer the filtered tea to a kettle or ladle the tea right into the teacup.
- Serve with a thin-sliced apple and cinnamon stick.
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Comments & Reviews
monica says
My family went to the ciderMill was given 5 5lb bags of Fuji Apple’s. Had to come up with some recipes for all these apples I’m stuck with. Apple tea was the best thing I came up with. I love my teas but I think this one is my favorite of all. Definitely keeping this recipe
Joni says
Love this recipe ! Passed it around to friends. I never run out as I keep it made ahead.. thank you thank you
Colleen says
Loved this tea! It’s so cozy and perfect for fall, and yes, my house smelled amazing. Definitely making this tea again!
Gavin Sutherland says
This is right up my wife’s alley – she always loves a cup of tea to relax with at the end of the day 😉
Toni says
This is such a delicious drink!! Thanks for sharing! I love that it’s super healthy!
Jessica Formicola says
I’m not much of a coffee drinker, I prefer to start my day with tea. I tried this apple cinnamon this morning and it was the perfect pick me up!
Kristen says
This was so cozy and delicious! I will definitely make this again!
Patty says
Could this be made ahead of time and then put in a crock pot on low for a party?
Jillian says
Absolutely!
Margie says
Made this tea the other day and it was delicious! Making it again the morning
Jillian says
So glad you liked it! 🙂