Cinnamon tea with apple, orange and mint
4 servings
15 minutes
Cinnamon tea with apple, orange, and mint is a refined blend of aromas and flavors that provides a sense of coziness and harmony. This drink, inspired by European traditions, combines the bitterness of black tea, the sweetness of apples, the citrus freshness of oranges, and the spicy warmth of cinnamon. Delicate mint leaves add lightness, while floral honey enhances the natural sweetness of the components. This tea is perfect for leisurely winter evenings or summer relaxation on the terrace. It not only warms and refreshes but also has a gentle calming effect. A wonderful treat for warm conversations and family gatherings that awakens memories of quiet family tea times.
1
Slice the apples thinly to give the drink maximum aroma and flavor.
- Apple: 4 pieces
2
Roll the orange on the cutting board until softened to release juice inside. Cut into thin rounds crosswise.
- Oranges: 0.5 piece
3
Put apples, orange, mint, a cinnamon stick, and black tea in the kettle. Pour boiling water.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Oranges: 0.5 piece
- Fresh mint: 0.5 bunch
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Assam tea: 4 teaspoons
4
When the tea cools down, sweeten it with floral honey (the sweetness of honey varies depending on its type and quality; I need 4 heaping tablespoons for a 1.5-liter teapot).
- Flower honey: 4 tablespoons