Apple Iced Tea
on Aug 19, 2015, Updated Apr 19, 2021
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This Apple Iced Tea is a beautiful, cinnamon spiced version of Iced Tea like no other iced tea you’ve had before. Incredibly easy to make and is ready in 10 minutes. Take your tea party to a whole new level with it!
Lemon Iced Tea is probably the most popular version of iced tea out there. And I love it! But my go to iced tea is always going to be this Apple Iced Tea. It’s spiced with cinnamon and cloves and is so refreshing on a hot summer day. This is inspired by a drink I had at a skin clinic where they’d serve this as a welcome drink. And that sweet, cinnamon flavour laced with tea and apple in the background was so so good.
My sister and I ended up recreating this at home and the rest is history. I make pitchers of this when guests come home. My friends have made this. Friends of friends have made this and it is always a hit. Super simple, short ingredient list but the result is insanely good!
Quick Walk Through: Apple Iced Tea
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Apple Iced Tea
- Tea: Any generic black tea will work here. Stay away from Earl Grey because it has a flavour of its own.
- Apple juice: Any store-bought red apple juice
- Spices: I have used cinnamon, cardamom and clove. These whole spices add a nice woody flavour and aroma to the iced tea.
- Sugar: Regular white sugar works best. Maple syrup or jaggery may be a good swap
- Apple slices: Thinly sliced sweet red apple slices used as garnish. I use Fuji apples as they have a nice, tart sweetness that I really like in my iced tea.
- Mint leaves: Just for garnish
Richa’s top tips to make the best Apple iced tea
- If you are using honey, don’t add it in while the water and spice mixture is still on the gas. Turn off the gas and then stir it in to prevent it from getting toxic.
- You can brew the tea in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply add in the apple juice and garnish before serving.
- Since summer’s right around the corner, you can even make the apple iced tea and freeze it in popsicle moulds for a refreshing summer treat.
Make this before summer ends. And make an extra pitcher or two because I guarantee this will go fast!
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Virgin Apple Iced Tea (Non Alcoholic Mocktail)
Ingredients
- 3 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 4 Cardamom Pods
- 4 – 5 Cloves
- 3 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 Black Tea Bags, or 1.5 tsp Black Tea
- 2 cups Apple juice
- Apple Slices and Mint Leaves for Garnishing
Instructions
- In a pan, add water, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and sugar. Simmer on a low flame for 5-7 minutes
- Switch off the flame and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 3-4 minutes.
- Cool the mixture completely before adding the apple juice. Adjust the amount of apple juice as required. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Garnish with apple slices and mint leaves. Serve chilled.
Notes
- If you are using honey, don’t add it in while the water and spice mixture is still on the gas. Turn off the gas and then stir it in to prevent it from getting toxic.
- You can brew the tea in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply add in the apple juice and garnish before serving.
- Since summer’s right around the corner, you can even make the apple iced tea and freeze it in popsicle moulds for a refreshing summer treat.
Nutrition
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Loved trying this recipe and it came out sooo good! This is going to be my go to welcome drink for friends and family and a staple for iftaar from now on. Thanks for sharing. Much ❤️
The Girl Next Door, yes this is. It’s stunning! It’s basically the coffee shop at The Oberoi on MG Road, so do go check it out.
The place looks and sounds absolutely gorgeous! Lucky you! 🙂 Would love to hear more about the experience. Is this in Bangalore?
Allie that’s so sweet of you. Thank you 🙂
Lovely tea party, Richa. I’m so glad you got to experience this. Your pictures are gorgeous, and I felt like I was there with you. Everything looks delicious!
Beautiful clicks Richa.. Don’t forget me to take along with you next time.. 😉
Awww come over! I’ll treat you to tea Indu 🙂
I am so jealous!!!