Apple Spiced Honey Iced Tea
Cool down with a refreshing twist on a classic beverage with this Apple Spiced Honey Iced Tea recipe. Infused with the cozy warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this tea offers a delightful balance of aromatic spices and natural sweetness from honey and apple juice. A splash of zesty lemon juice brightens the flavors, while fresh apple slices add an elegant garnish. Perfect for entertaining or a relaxing afternoon, this easy-to-make iced tea is steeped with black tea and chilled to perfection over ice. With just 10 minutes of prep and a short simmer, you'll be sipping on a vibrant, spiced drink that captures the essence of autumn in every glass. Ideal for tea lovers, this recipe is a must-try for fans of chilled, seasonal beverages!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 cups Apple juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 1 piece Star anise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Apple slices (for garnish)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the water starts boiling, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. Reduce the heat to low and let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Step 3
Turn off the heat and immediately add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Allow the tea to steep with the spices for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid to remove the spices. Pour the strained liquid into a heatproof pitcher.
Step 5
Stir in the apple juice and honey until the honey is fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature or cool it further in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 6
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice for a bright, tangy note.
Step 7
Add ice cubes and apple slices to serving glasses. Pour the chilled apple spiced honey tea over the ice.
Step 8
Garnish with additional apple slices or a small cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 2153.2 grams (2153.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 522 |
| Total Fat 2.00g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.30g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 125mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.60g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.40g | 26% |
| Total Sugars 122.10g | |
| Protein 2.00g | 4% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 176mg | 14% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 436mg | 9% |
Source of Calories