Ginger Apple Tea :: hot or cold
By Emily Smith
Good morning and welcome to all the new friends and faces here! I’m so happy to be sharing this recipe with you today. It’s really simple to make, but its rewards are many. Ginger has countless health benefits and it’s been an addition to our produce drawer for a little while now. I first reached for it during my pregnancy to keep morning sickness at bay and now I use it to make a delicious and refreshing homemade tea – that my mom introduced me to. She had been making ginger tea alone for some time, but then decided to add an apple and it sweetened it right up! For this batch, I also added cinnamon sticks and a piece of bourbon black vanilla. While this was simmering, our home exuded the most delightful smells, it made it hard not to pour a cup before it was ready 
My husband brought me back bourbon black vanilla from his travels through the Indian Ocean. I like it’s scent and texture – it’s gorgeous and infuses this tea with the perfect notes of vanilla.
Ingredients
one gala apple (a sweet apple), quartered
a chunk of ginger ( 2 x 2 inches), roughly peeled
two cinnamon sticks
one half of a vanilla bean, sliced open
twelve cups of water
Fill a large pot with twelve cups of water, add all of your ingredients.
Bring water to a rolling boil. Then reduce to low heat. Cover and let simmer for one hour.
Enjoy as hot tea, or let tea cool to room temperature, transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate
for thirty minutes and enjoy over ice with fresh apple slices.
I sip this tea hot or cold – you can taste all the exquisite flavors and reap the health benefits either way. With it’s combination of ginger, cinnamon, and apple, it really is a super tonic. So drink up!!
As you can see, Little A. had no hesitation in sticking his baby paws out for a taste.
Before I sign off for the weekend, I wanted to express a BIG THANK YOU to Jessica Ainscough, The Wellness Warrior and to all of her lovely readers who have come by to say hello – what an honour to connect with you all. I had the privilege of being part of Jessica’s FOODIE FRIDAY series and I would love if you would stop by and read my interview here
Wishing you a beautiful, relaxing weekend!
tinajo
April 20, 2012 at 5:15 pm (395 days ago)That´s really nice, I´m sure I´d like that!
Tara Bliss
April 20, 2012 at 7:17 pm (395 days ago)This tea looks beautiful emily!
Val
April 20, 2012 at 7:38 pm (395 days ago)I love these images…..I adore tea.
Gaby [The Vault Files]
April 20, 2012 at 11:58 pm (395 days ago)I want to sip that right now! Looks delicious!
Saya
April 21, 2012 at 2:10 am (395 days ago)Oh Wow… this looks to be everything comforting, soothing and nurturing. I am definitely giving this a go! Thank you always for your lovely ideas! xo
Aylin @ Glow Kitchen
April 21, 2012 at 7:07 am (395 days ago)I love seeing a tea recipe. I have sooo much teat — I live in Istanbul, Turkey after all! But, I’ve never thought of making my own. I’m going to try this soon!
Ioana-Carmen
April 21, 2012 at 9:48 am (395 days ago)Hy doll! lovely post! what do u say about following each other?:X
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Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef
April 21, 2012 at 11:27 am (395 days ago)This is a wonderful tea and I cannot wait to make it myself. I love ginger in anything and who doesn’t love apple and cinnamon. Thank you for sharing this!
Gloria
April 21, 2012 at 3:02 pm (395 days ago)Look nice. Emily love your pictures, always amazing!
Choc Chip Uru
April 21, 2012 at 8:08 pm (394 days ago)This looks really soothing and delicious
Beautiful photography!
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Lyndsey
April 21, 2012 at 9:32 pm (394 days ago)Hi Emily, thanks for stopping by my place. I like it here, and plan to be back often!
I love ginger tea, and make it often. My daughter always asks me to make ginger lemonade. I like how easy you can peel ginger with a spoon. The tea is good when you have a cold too…it just makes you feel better. I can imagine how good your tea is with the vanilla and apple! I gotta try it! Mmmm…
Kate from Scratch
April 22, 2012 at 1:03 pm (394 days ago)Your photos are positively gorgeous! The flavors of this are beautiful too. Delicious!
Monet
April 22, 2012 at 3:19 pm (394 days ago)So happy to have stumbled on your blog this morning. This tea look delicious! I love the warmth in your pictures too! I wish I had a glass of this tea along with my breakfast. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Enjoy your week!
Rosita Vargas
April 22, 2012 at 6:58 pm (393 days ago)Emily me encantan tus fotogarfías y recetas que es lo más importante ,es una perfecta combinación,abrazos hugs,hugs.
Angie {Successful2gether}
April 23, 2012 at 10:53 am (393 days ago)Yummy! This is going on my must make list!
Thank you for linking up on Successful Saturdays!
Fashion Meets Food
April 23, 2012 at 4:31 pm (392 days ago)Yum! I definitely need to give this a try! xo
Amee Livingston
April 24, 2012 at 9:45 pm (391 days ago)Delicious drink!! Thank you for sharing on Fit and Fabulous Fridays!!
Bonnie
April 26, 2012 at 12:10 am (390 days ago)I made this tea!! It’s incredible!!
Stephanie
September 28, 2012 at 6:49 pm (234 days ago)Coming by from Daily Buzz.
Pinning this and can’t wait to try it! I love the little hand that is trying to sneek into the pic.