Quick Recipe Overview
If you’re looking for a warm, comforting drink for cold days, this apple-and-orange black tea is a wonderful choice. Fresh fruit, cinnamon, and black tea are gently steeped together to create a fragrant, lightly sweetened tea that’s perfect for afternoon tea or pairing with cookies and desserts. Easy to make and adaptable to your taste, this cozy fruit tea is ideal for everyday enjoyment.
Warm Apple & Orange Black Tea
Warm, fragrant, and gently sweet, this Apple & Orange Black Tea is a comforting drink perfect for colder days. Fresh fruit, cinnamon, and black tea are steeped together to create a cozy, aromatic tea that pairs beautifully with cookies or desserts. Simple to prepare and easy to adjust to your taste, it’s an ideal choice for afternoon tea or a relaxing break.
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 2 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 black tea bag
- 1 tbsp honey
- hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit. Cut the apple in half, remove the core and seeds, then slice it into pieces that fit easily into your teapot. Set aside.
- Prepare the orange. Peel the orange and remove as much of the white pith as possible, keeping only the juicy flesh.
- Assemble the tea. Place the apple and orange into the teapot. Add one cinnamon stick and 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Add the tea and water. Add two black tea bags, then fill the teapot with hot water. Steep for 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy. Once steeped, the warm fruit black tea is ready to enjoy. Perfect for cold days and lovely when paired with cookies or sweet treats.
Cooking & Storage Tips
- Remove the Pith: The white pith of the orange is the primary source of bitterness. Taking the extra time to peel it off will result in a much smoother, sweeter tea.
- Customize Your Spice: The cinnamon stick adds a wonderful woody aroma. If you’re not a fan of cinnamon, feel free to skip it.
- Control the Strength: For a lighter tea flavor that highlights the fruit, use just one tea bag. For a bolder, more robust brew, use two.
- Don’t Over-Steep: Try not to leave the tea bags in for much longer than 10 minutes, as the tea leaves may start to release tannins, which can make the drink taste slightly astringent.
Tools & equipment you may need
Teatop
Cinnamon Sticks
Last Updated on 2026-02-07