Apple Cider Tea

Now that the weather is cold, I am craving hot drinks all the time. Christmas lights have gone up on the trees in the Pearl, and that means holiday beverages are on the mind. I thought I would share my favorite go-to drink for those of you who have also been dreaming of hot chocolate and cider.

Apple Cider Tea

Ingredients

• Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice Herbal Tea
• Hot water
• Apple Cider (No sugar added)
• Stevia (liquid dropper)

Preparation Instructions

1. Boil water in kettle or heat in microwave.
2. Add tea bag and steep for a few minutes.
3. Splash apple cider to top it off.
4. Add stevia to desired sweetness (~5 drops / 8 oz)

Fuel Facts

Numbers: 40 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 10 g carbs, 0 g fiber

            **If you use 1/3 cup of apple cider

Ingredient Breakdown:

v Herbal Tea – Different varieties have different healing properties, but whichever you choose, unsweetened herbal teas are great to sip on any time. For one, they are a zero calorie, natural alternative to other beverages you may be reaching for throughout the day. Also, herbal teas are caffeine free, so you can drink them at any time of day. They can be soothing on the digestive system after dinner and especially calming before bed.

v Apple Cider – Make sure to choose one with no sugar added. Apple juice is already sweet on its own and the spices added to cider provide a lot of extra flavor as well. Unsweetened apple cider is one of the best options for holiday beverages because it is made from all natural ingredients and apples are a good source of vitamin C.

v Stevia – Stevia Rebaudiana is an herb originally grown in South America. It gets its sweetness from glycosides in its leaves, which are 300 times sweeter than sugar. I prefer the liquid form because it does not contain erythritol and other artificial ingredients that are used in many of the powder forms. Liquid stevia droppers are great to throw in your bag and carry with you.