Green Tea Apple Spice Drink

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• This infusion can be a soothing antidote on a chilly winter day -- but it's equally delicious chilled and served on ice.
• 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 an orange
• 1/3 cup loose green tea

Preparation

Step 1

Combine water, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, apple, and orange zest in medium pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes.

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.