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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
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.
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.
Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid to remove the spices. Pour the strained liquid into a heatproof pitcher.
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.
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice for a bright, tangy note.
Add ice cubes and apple slices to serving glasses. Pour the chilled apple spiced honey tea over the ice.
Garnish with additional apple slices or a small cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
