Apple Peel Tea
Make delicious Apple Peel Tea with simple ingredients! This zero-waste recipe uses apple peels, water, cinnamon and honey for a warm, flavorful beverage in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- fine-mesh sieve
- heatproof pitcher or teapot
- measuring cups
- spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple peels from about 6-8 medium apples, washed thoroughly
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
- 2 tablespoons honey or to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the apple peels and water. Stir gently to ensure the peels are submerged.
- Add the cinnamon stick to the saucepan, if using, for extra flavor.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the tea steep for 15 minutes, allowing the apple flavors to infuse into the water.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or teapot, discarding the peels and cinnamon stick.
- Stir in the honey while the tea is still warm, adjusting the amount to your desired sweetness.
- Serve the apple peel tea warm in mugs, or let it cool and serve over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
Do not boil vigorously. Serve warm or chilled over ice.