Green Tea Apple Spice Drink

Name: Green Tea Apple Spice Drink
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon; 1 Granny Smith apple, seeded and coarsely chopped, plus slices for serving; 4 strips orange zest, from 1/2 orange; 1/3 cup loose green tea

This infusion can be a soothing antidote on a chilly winter day -- but it's equally delicious chilled and served on ice.

Source: Body+Soul, January/February 2010

20 mins 5 mins 6

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon
1 Granny Smith apple, seeded and coarsely chopped, plus slices for serving
4 strips orange zest, from 1/2 orange
1/3 cup loose green tea

Directions

1. Combine water, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple, and orange zest in medium pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes.
2. Cover, remove from heat, and let steep 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over the green tea leaves, pressing all the juices from the apple. Let steep for 1 minute. Strain out the tea, reheat if necessary, and serve. Garnish with apple slices.