Maple Tea
Indulge in the rich, natural sweetness of maple syrup combined with the comfort of a warm cup of tea.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan or pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp loose leaf black tea or 1 black tea bag
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- A splash of milk optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. If you're using a cinnamon stick for added flavor, you can add it to the water as it heats.
- Once the water is boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bag or loose-leaf tea.
- Cover and steep for about 4-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- After steeping, remove the tea bag or strain the loose-leaf tea. If you used a cinnamon stick, you can either leave it in for more robust flavor or remove it.
- Stir in the maple syrup. The sweetness can be adjusted to your taste, but 1-2 tablespoons usually offer a pleasant, not overpowering, maple flavor.
- For a more complex flavor profile, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract. If you like your tea creamy, a splash of milk or cream works wonders.
- Pour the Maple Tea into your favorite mugs.
- If you used ground cinnamon or vanilla, give it a quick stir before serving.
- Your delicious, homemade Maple Tea is ready to be savored!
Notes
Indulge in the rich, natural sweetness of maple syrup combined with the comfort of a warm cup of tea. This Maple Tea recipe is perfect for those cozy fall evenings or chilly winter afternoons. Here's how to make enough for 1-2 servings.