Grandma's Apple Tea

In Russia, the apple season begins on St. Ilia's day, August 2. Here is the sweet, hot apple tea drink my grandma still makes for chilly autumn evenings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 76 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups boiling water
• 4 cups hot black tea
• 4 tablespoons raw sugar, or more to taste
• 1 large apple - peeled, cored and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour tea into large wide-rimmed cups or 1-pint soup bowls, filling them about half full. Dilute with freshly boiled water to a golden color; add 1 tablespoon sugar per cup.

Step 2

Place an apple quarter in each cup. Stir and serve immediately.