Ingredients
Peels from 2–3 organic apples
1 stick Ceylon cinnamon or ½ tsp powder
4–5 fresh ginger slices
2–3 whole cloves
3 cups water
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Add apple peels, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to a saucepan with water.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15–20 minutes.
3. Strain into a cup and add ACV, lemon, or honey if desired.
4. Enjoy warm, or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
Use only Ceylon cinnamon for regular use to avoid liver toxicity from coumarin in Cassia.
Store dried peels in an airtight jar for up to 3 months.
Drink 1–2 cups per day for best weight loss benefits.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Detox Tea
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg