How to Make Apple Tea

Fun fact: This apple tea was first named for Amelia's great-aunt Mae, who taught her how to make it herself. It is a family favourite when they have their renowned get-togethers.

 The light brew is a terrific beverage to have first thing in the morning because it contains organic ingredients like ginger and turmeric that have immune-boosting qualities.

RECIPE TYPE: Beverage

SERVING SIZE: 2

PREP TIME: 5 mins

COOK TIME: 10 mins

OVERALL TIME: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1 quart of water

1 red apple (sliced into quarters)

2 cinnamon sticks

8 whole cloves

¼ teaspoon of turmeric

1-inch cube of ginger (sliced)

1 bunch of mint

1 lemon

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Organic Manuka honey

Instructions:

1. Add water, apple, cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, ginger, mint, and cardamom to a large pot.

2. Squeeze half of lemon into pot, thinly slice the other half.

3. Bring pot to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered.

4. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to bottom of each mug.

5. Strain tea over honey in mug to dissolve.

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