Homemade Viral Boiled Apple Tea
Discover the warmth and comfort of Homemade Viral Boiled Apple Tea, a delightful autumnal beverage that combines the sweetness of fresh apples with aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly afternoons or cozy evenings, this soothing tea is easy to prepare and sure to become your new seasonal favorite.
🛒Ingredients
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and chopped
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: apple slices, cinnamon stick, lemon wedge
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Medium saucepan
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Heatproof pitcher or teapot
- Wooden spoon
📝Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or teapot, discarding the solids.
- 4
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the strained tea until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 5
Serve the apple tea warm, garnished with optional apple slices, a cinnamon stick, or a lemon wedge for extra flavor and presentation.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 70
🏷️Recipe Tags
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other types of apples?
Yes, you can use any sweet apple variety such as Fuji or Red Delicious for a different flavor profile.
Can I make this tea without honey?
Absolutely, you can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar, or omit it entirely for a less sweet version.
