Turkish Apple Tea

Name: Turkish Apple Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 cup dried apple rings or pieces; 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (or hibiscus tea bags); 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

A fragrant, ruby-red hot drink brewed from dried apple pieces, hibiscus, and warm spices - the signature welcome tea of Turkish hospitality. Naturally sweet and caffeine-free.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 cup dried apple rings or pieces
2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (or hibiscus tea bags)
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups water, 1/2 cup dried apple rings or pieces, 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers (or hibiscus tea bags), 2 cinnamon sticks, and 4 whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes until the liquid is deep ruby-red and fragrant.
3

Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar until dissolved, then add 2 tsp fresh lemon juice.
4

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into cups or a teapot, pressing gently on the solids to extract flavor.
5

Serve hot. Add extra sugar or lemon juice to taste.

Questions

Can I halve or double Turkish Apple Tea?

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