Hot Apple Tea
Hot Apple Tea is a warming drink made from dessert apples, water and cloves, gently heated in the Thermomix TM7. The apples release their sweet juices while the cloves add a spicy aroma, creating a comforting caffeine-free drink. Ideal for cold evenings or as a soothing afternoon treat, prepared with minimal effort in one bowl.
About this recipe
Hot Apple Tea Thermomix TM7 is the kind of simple, warming drink that belongs in every recipe collection for cold autumn and winter days. Searching for easy hot drink recipes or a quick caffeine-free treat? This all-in-one kitchen machine turns three humble ingredients into something special. Dessert apples release their natural sweetness as they soften, water draws out the flavour, and a few cloves perfume the whole mug with a gentle spiced warmth. What makes this preparation work so well in the TM7 is the controlled heating: the apples simmer gently and are blended directly in the same bowl, giving a light, silky tea without any fuss on the stove. Serve it as a soothing evening drink, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a kid-friendly alternative to coffee. It is a light snack-time drink that feels both homely and a little festive, with almost no washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Choose sweet dessert apples such as Jonagold or Gala rather than sour varieties; their natural sugars mean you need no added sugar, and the tea becomes naturally sweet and fruity.
- For a clearer tea, pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve before serving; for a thicker, smoother drink, serve it as it comes straight from the mixing bowl.
- Whole cloves give a subtle aroma, but remove them before blending if you prefer a milder spice; a small pinch of ground cinnamon can be added for children who like a gentler flavour.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free winter variant: add a strip of orange peel and a cinnamon stick to the apples and cloves for a festive, mulled-drink flavour that fills the whole kitchen with seasonal aroma.
- Summer version: let the apple tea cool, strain it and serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing, kid-friendly fruit drink on warm days.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The built-in scale weighs the dessert apples and water directly in the bowl, so the ratio is always accurate without extra cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating with precise temperature control warms the apple mixture gently, releasing sweetness without any burnt or bitter notes. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix blends the softened apples into a silky tea in seconds, giving an even consistency without lumps. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding the cloves in the TM7 releases their full aromatic oils, intensifying the spiced flavour of the hot tea. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free stirring while heating means you can prepare the mugs while the apple tea simmers safely, saving several minutes of watching the stove. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- dessert apples
- water
- cloves