Iced Apple Cinnamon Tea with Fresh Apple Slices
A refreshing cold-brewed version of apple cinnamon black tea, sweetened lightly and topped with fresh apple slices for a crisp, sippable autumn cooler.
Iced tea doesn't have to mean summer only — this version takes apple cinnamon black tea and chills it down into something that tastes like apple cider's lighter, more refreshing cousin, perfect for warm early-autumn afternoons or any time you want the flavor without the heat.
Cold-brewing is the key technique here: steeping the tea overnight in cold water pulls out the fruit and spice notes gently, without extracting the harsher tannins that hot-brewed iced tea can pick up once it cools and concentrates.
Fresh apple slices aren't just a garnish — left to sit in the pitcher, they continue to release a little of their own juice and aroma, reinforcing the tea's apple notes with something brighter and more natural-tasting than flavoring alone.
A cinnamon stick stirred into the pitcher (rather than ground cinnamon, which can turn gritty) adds a final layer of warmth that contrasts nicely with the cold, making this a genuinely transitional drink between seasons.
Ingredients
- 4 apple cinnamon black tea bags
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wedge (optional)
How to make it
- 1Combine tea bags, cold water, apple slices, and cinnamon stick in a pitcher.
- 2Refrigerate and cold-brew for 8–12 hours.
- 3Remove tea bags and cinnamon stick. Stir in honey or simple syrup until dissolved.
- 4Serve over ice with fresh apple slices and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
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