Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Apple Tea

Apple Tea

Scorching sun is burning us alive already. Crossing my fingers for few summer showers to cool down the earth :(

Until god hears my request, we need to keep ourselves hydrated with some cold shakes and drinks.

I tasted a bottled drink called "tion" a couple of months back and loved the apple flavoring of tea. Since then I wanted to try replicating it at home and today was the right day to do it since I was gasping for some chilled drink after getting back home from shopping.

Formulated a recipe on mind and quickly mixed them all up to get a super delicious apple flavored tea :)

Its unbelievably tasty that my dad who hates tea cherished this drink and said "Wow" :)

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Ingredients:

Apple juice - 1/2 cup
Tea powder - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Water - 1/4 cup
Honey - 1 tsp
Cinnamon powder - a pinch (Optional)

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Method:

Add tea powder, cinnamon powder and sugar to quarter cup of water and boil on medium flame for two mins.

Keep it aside to cool for a while and strain it to get decoction.

Mix in apple juice with tea decoction. Stir in some honey for extra sweetness.

Garnish with apple slices and serve chilled with loads of ice cubes.

Enjoy the apple flavored tea :)

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Tips:

You can make apple juice at home by grinding fresh apples and straining them thoroughly using a cloth.

The addition of honey makes it extra tasty.

Adding cinnamon is absolutely optional and I dint do it since I wanted the apple flavor to dominate.

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Note:

The proportion of apple juice and tea is totally upto your taste.

For me the proportion of 70% - apple juice and 30% tea was awesome and loved the apple domination in the drink :)

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Enjoy the healthy and tasty apple tea :)

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Written by: Nithya
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47 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Wow.cool way to beat the heat.

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  2. Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)May 4, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Refreshing n gorgeous tea for hot hot summers....Don't mind having a glass full now..

    Sanyukta
    http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/

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  3. JishasKitchenMay 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    wow....an interesting recipe..looks so refreshing and delicious!!

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  4. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Wow refreshing drink...Next to Iced Lemon tea this is on my todo list already...urs tempt me more..looks super yumm!

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  5. AnuradhaMay 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This... this... this is the piece i was expecting all this while from you. You made it!! Hats off!! Great pics and I am fully satisfied!

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  6. Vimitha DuraiMay 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Wowie way to beat the heat... Dehydrating is one essential thing to do this summer and this is just perfect...

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  7. ann lowMay 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Very beautiful pictures and refreshing tea.

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  8. Hari Chandana PMay 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wow.. wowww and wowwwwww... Really amazing clicks nithi.. looks very tempting and inviting.. wonderful presentation.. u rock dear :)

    Indian Cuisine

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  9. RajiMay 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Very refreshing indeed Nithya...lovely colour and bet wonderful taste too.

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  10. sathyaMay 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Refreshing Apple tea to cool down the heat, looks delicious. Gorgeous clicks!

    Appetite Treats

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  11. Hamaree RasoiMay 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Excellent drink to beat the summer heat. Excellent preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  12. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Looks like a great way to beat the heat!

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  13. KrithisKitchenMay 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Simply irresistible! absolutely love your glass..
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  14. ArundhutiMay 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    wow, gorgeous!!!

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  15. My Kitchen AnticsMay 4, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    omg that first pic is just sooo pretty and inviting..makes me wanna grab that glass and take a slug

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  16. turmericnspiceMay 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    i spent almost 40 min at your blog...love the clicks...u have a great sence of color and presentation style. It was very refreshing to visit :)

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  17. PanchpakwanMay 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Creative and so refreshing tea..

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  18. KalyaniMay 4, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    looks so tempting and refreshing drink ........

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  19. Jeyashris KitchenMay 4, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    very gorgeous clicks.very interesting and simple to make tea.

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  20. SeemaMay 4, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Hey Nithya,

    How I wish I knew you when I was in Chennai!!! Would have learnt lottts... You simply rock girl.

    Thanks and regards,
    Seema
    amchi-bong-konnexion.blogspot.com
    seemabbbas.blogspot.com

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  21. Sushma May 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    OMG the glass looks so tempting

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  22. Santosh BangarMay 4, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    in this summer season apple tea gives soothing effect

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  23. Shanthi KrishnakumarMay 5, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    refreshing and coooool for this heat here

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  24. Priya SureshMay 5, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Sooo refreshing and wonderful tea, just feel like grabbing and finish that whole glass..

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  25. radhaMay 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Great. So refreshing. Pictures are lovely

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  26. Muggle DiariesMay 5, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Wow..Nits...Beautiful Clicks..If only Clicks were edible..you may have found all your clicks missing...and in my tummy..i've been following you in a long time now...and your recipes and clicks just leave me in complete awe every single time...Great work keep them coming girl..!!

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  27. SimplyfoodMay 5, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    This looks really refreshing and perfect clicks.Do send it to coolers and mocktails event at simply.food

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  28. Sanctified SpacesMay 5, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Feel like slurping it right away.Like the bokeh background in the first picture.

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  29. Feeling FoodMay 5, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    I love the sound of this. It made me thirsty!

    Your photo's are fantastic too - I notice you write a craft blog too, I can tell you have an artistic eye;-)

    Stop by my blog too sometime, if you get the chance!

    http://feelingfoodblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/hope-for-breakfast.html

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  30. ChitraMay 5, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Wow, awesome clicks nithi.Its an absolutely refreshing drink for summer :)

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  31. VidhyaMay 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Wow a refreshing cool drink.

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  32. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I am not a tea person, but like to drink these flavored hot teas without milk and just sugar. so, apple tea sounds superb :)

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  33. Preeti KashyapMay 5, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    this is so awesome! i love the pics!

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  34. AnandaMay 5, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    first click is too gorgeous nithya! how refreshing would it be slowly sip by the window side, bliss!

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  35. SwathiMay 5, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    apple tea looks awesome. Nice clicks.

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  36. ZareenaMay 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    "Wow lovely snaps Nits". Always I will be starting my comment with this line..:) What to do, cannot resist :)
    Loved apple in tea.

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  37. ArchanaMay 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Wow great way to cool down. Must try.

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  38. ArchanaMay 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Wow great way to cool down. Must try.

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  39. Nancy May 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Now this is a fabulous drink to cool off with! It's still quite cold here in central europe but as soon as the weather warms up I will be making this. Thanks!

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  40. TorviewtorontoMay 6, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    delicious drink looks wonderful

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  41. ParitaMay 7, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Must say very apt for the season! Looks quite refreshing dear:)

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  42. AkilaMay 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    first time to your block and love it...

    apple tea is superb... n inviting...

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    Regards,
    Akila

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  43. AngelaMay 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    That does look very refreshing. It is a bit warm here, but soon we will need cooling off.

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  44. sharikahlineMay 8, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    this is a neat iced tea idea!

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  45. vidhasMay 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    refreshing drink, inviting pictures,

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  46. PlatefulMay 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Such lovely pictures Nits. The first one looks too pretty and more-ish!

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  47. SeasonWithSpiceMay 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Hurry up and drink it before the ice melts! Looks sweet and cooling, and begging for a refill...

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