Toasted Spice Amber Cider Tea

By Benjamin Moore Eubank

A warm spiced tea built on fresh apple cider, honey, and toasted cinnamon and clove, finished with a splash of lemon for brightness. The amber color and gentle glow echo the warm, earthy light of a quiet outdoor scene.

Yield: 1 servings · Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh apple cider
• 1 tbsp black tea leaves
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 slice apple, for garnish
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp honey

Steps

1. Toast the whole cloves and cinnamon stick in a dry saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add water, honey, and grated ginger, and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the black tea leaves; steep for 4 minutes, then strain into a heatproof pitcher.
4. Stir in the fresh apple cider and lemon juice until combined.
5. Pour into a mug or heatproof glass, garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice, and serve warm.