2cinnamon sticks1 large one or 2 smaller (or 1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
3cupswater
3teaspoonshoneyor to your taste
2teaspoonslemon juiceor a pinch of citric acid or 1 teaspoon of lemon peel
Instructions
Prepare the apples by washing them and chopping them up into small pieces. If using non-organic apples, peel the apple skin first.
Add water to medium size saucepan and add the apple pieces and cinnamon sticks.
Bring the water to boil, turn down the heat and carry on simmering for a minimum of 10-15 minutes to allow the apples infuse the water.
Pour the apple tea through a sieve and discard the cinnamon stick and the rest of the apples (these can be used for pancakes or as a topping for breakfast porridge, so don't throw them out completely)
Mix in some honey and taste to make sure that you are happy with the amount of sweetness.
Add lemon juice or citric acid to bring all the flavours together and taste again. You should get a strong apple flavour with sweetness of the honey and sharp lemon flavour too.
Traditionally drank hot, but apple tea can be also chilled and dranked cold, if you prefer.