from 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die
Using liquids other than water to steep your tea is a great way to add another layer of flavor to your beverage. This one can be boozy . . . or not.
Ingredients
½ cup (118 ml) apple cider
1 tsp or 1 strong black tea bag
⅓ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup (59 ml) milk of your choice
1½ oz (44 ml) Calvados apple brandy (optional)*
1 tsp honey, plus more to taste
* Omit if you want to keep this non alcoholic!
Directions
Bring the apple cider to a boil and add the tea. Steep for 8 minutes. Remove the tea. Combine the cinnamon and milk in a pan. Bring it to a boil and then remove it from the heat.
Pour the tea into a cup halfway, add the Calvados (if using), top with the heated milk, and sweeten with honey to taste.
Yields: 1 serving
Nada’s Tips & Tricks: Change up the flavour by substituting other flavoured alcohol and using the fruit juice that matches the brandy/rum/vodka. Or substitute maple syrup for the honey…or use flavoured honey to spice things up. Lots of variations!
Reprinted with permission from 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die by Nigel Melican, James Norwood Pratt, Maria Uspenski, and Shabnam Weber. Page Street Publishing. 2025. Photo credit: Brayden Heath. www.pagestreetpublishing.com