This is the third in this week’s series of seasonal recipes, taken from the book ‘Healing Drinks’. The traditional combination of apple and cinnamon works well in this sweet and spicy tea. The tart flavour and cold properties of the apples and balanced by the sweetness and warming properties of the honey and cinnamon. Jean Valnet, the French phytotherapist, recommends apple tea to be taken daily to prevent cold and flu viruses and to ward off arthritis and gout.
Ingredients:
4 apples, washed and sliced
600ml (1 pint) water
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How to make:
Place the apples in a pan, add the water, cover and cook on a low heat until soft. Strain and then stir in the honey and cinnamon.
Serve hot (2-3 servings)
