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Tea Time: Apple Cider Steeped Tea

October 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment

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!

 

 

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  1. NicoleD

    October 11, 2011 at 8:47 am

    Whoa! This is brilliant! I just happen to have a little bit of cider left over and I can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 11, 2011 at 8:54 am

      Nicole, yes! It’s so good!

      Reply
  2. Megan

    October 11, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Such a good idea! And I love the hearts on the t-bags. Super-cute.

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 11, 2011 at 9:34 am

      yeah man! I taped those little hearts on there, makes for a cuter cup!

      Reply
  3. Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen

    October 11, 2011 at 11:24 am

    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!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 11, 2011 at 11:31 am

      Maggie, I completely agree! I love pumpkin, but as far as beverages go…apple cider is where it’s at!

      Reply
  4. Madeline

    October 11, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    So cool, trying this evening for sure.

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 11, 2011 at 12:29 pm

      Madeline, I hope you do!

      Reply
  5. Efrain- RookstoCooks

    October 15, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • cindy

      October 15, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      I have used several types of tea with delicious results. Spiced black teas,like chai, are a favorite!

      Reply

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