It’s apple season and the sunrises and sunsets are getting colder here in Minnesota. This is when I reach for a quick, warm, and tasty drink to kickstart my day.

Making Homemade Apple Tea

It’s that time of year again, when my kids and I are craving a warm drink before heading off to start our days. Sending everyone off into the crisp Minnesota weather usually means a cup of Russian Tea , Homemade Hot Cocoa, or a Vanilla Chai Tea Latte. This year, though, I searched for a way to capture the seasonal flavors to warm up our mornings.

As it turns out, tourists in Turkey are often greeted with their national beverage, black tea, but with a twist. When steeped with fresh apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon, it becomes a delicious apple tea. This tea is warm, comforting, and can be poured into our cups in just 10 minutes. The scent of apples fills the kitchen and follows us as we walk out the door.

• Benefits of drinking Apple Tea
• Ingredients
• How to make Dried Apple Tea
• Tips
• Printable Recipe Card
• FAQ’s

What are the benefits of Drinking Apple Tea?

Black Tea: Black tea is packed with flavonoids and polyphenols. Both are antioxidants that work to prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. The caffeine also works to improve focus and alertness throughout the day.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon works to prevent infections and viruses because of its antimicrobial properties. It is also known to help with inflammation and blood sugar control.

Apple: Dried apples will still provide you with a dose of fiber making this a “gut healthy” drink. Your stomach will thank you!

Making Dry Apple Tea

Ingredients

• Cinnamon Sticks
• Dried Apple Chips
• Black Tea (caffeinated or decaffeinated)
• Honey (optional)

Step-By-Step Instructions for one serving

• Boil one cup of water
• Crush 1 cinnamon stick and 1/2 to 1 cup of apple chips into small pieces
• Add to your tea steeper and set in your boiling water. Steep for 5-10 minutes
• Add cinnamon and apple garnish + honey for a sweeter taste
• Enjoy!

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Printable Recipe Card

Tips for Warm Apple Tea

• Use a tea steeper: If you don’t have stainless steel Tea Steepers, head to the link and get some for yourself! They are easy to wash and hold any dry tea mix you have.
• Use a tea that suits your flavor preference: The warm flavors of apple and cinnamon can be enhanced by other teas, including rooibos, green tea, or chai.
• Use Ceylon cinnamon sticks: Ceylon cinnamon sticks are best to use for tea – they bring a sweeter, lighter flavor

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Questions about this Delicious Fall Tea

What can I add to this tea?

As we inch closer into the colder months, I’ll take any chance to add in immune-boosting ingredients!

• Ginger: Adding fresh ginger gives this tea a new depth of flavor, antibacterial properties, and relief from nausea
• Lemon: Adding lemon brightens the taste of this tea and provides and extra boost of Vitamin C

What else can I do with apples this season?

One of our favorite family activities in the fall is making homemade applesauce! The whole family gets in on coring, peeling, and cutting the apples with the promise of a sweet bowl of applesauce at the end of the day. Check out my recipe (using red hots!) here

How should I store this Cinnamon Apple Tea?

This tea is easy to make on the fly, but if you want a touch more organization in your mornings, crush up about 3-4 servings worth and store in an airtight container or mason jar.

Pin for Later!

Let this tea be a reminder to take a breath and enjoy the beginning of a new season. Ring in fall with me and share your cup of apple tea using #heartysolrecipes!

Other Recipes to savor the flavors of Fall

• Sausage and Squash Soup
• Instant Pot Butternut Squash
• Sun Dried Tomatoes