There are a lot of things I love about this time of the year in the northern hemisphere.
The cool weather, the sound of crisp leaves under foot, long walks (where I don’t end up sweating bullets!), the clothes, the smells, the baking and cooking, and possibly one of my very favorite things…warm drinks.
Like tea and hot apple cider.
I love them!
When I saw this brilliant idea on The Kitchn via the October issue of Martha Stewart magazine, I knew it would become an instant fall-time favorite. It combines two of the best hot beverages I can imagine and the results are simply perfection.
I have been drinking this nearly everyday and have tried it with both a spiced black tea (like this one) and a green jasmine. I love the sweetly spiced flavor and aroma that the black tea imparts, while the green tea makes for a light and floral scented cup. You could use any tea you fancy, I’d love to try it with a chai or orange tea. I also think that you could add a little shot of bourbon or rum for a twist on hot toddy!
It’s warming and seasonal and seriously good.
Apple Cider Steeped Tea
I like a ratio of 1 part apple cider, 1 part hot water, to 1 tea bag. You could use just apple cider for this and it will be even more apple-y and delicious.
for one cup:
3 ounces apple cider (unfiltered, local stuff if you can get it)
3 ounces hot water
1 tea bag of your choice
Heat apple cider in a small pot on the stove or in a heatproof glass measurer in the microwave. Add hot cider, water, and tea bag to a mug and steep for 3-5 minutes. Cozy up and drink!
Whoa! This is brilliant! I just happen to have a little bit of cider left over and I can’t wait to make this.
Nicole, yes! It’s so good!
Such a good idea! And I love the hearts on the t-bags. Super-cute.
yeah man! I taped those little hearts on there, makes for a cuter cup!
This sounds so good! As much as I love pumpkin at this time of year, I’m kind of indifferent towards the pumpkin spice lattes that everyone loves so much, and end up drinking a lot of cider instead.
The hearts on the tea bags are so cute!
Maggie, I completely agree! I love pumpkin, but as far as beverages go…apple cider is where it’s at!
So cool, trying this evening for sure.
Madeline, I hope you do!
Would you recommend using a black tea bag, or is there a flavored tea bag that could enhance the taste of the apple cider? I’ve never thought of making apple cider steeped tea- this should be exciting!
I have used several types of tea with delicious results. Spiced black teas,like chai, are a favorite!