Is apple peel tea good for you?

Yes, apple peel tea is surprisingly good for you. When I started making it, I learned that most of the antioxidants and nutrients are actually in the skin. It feels light, hydrating, and gives a gentle boost without caffeine.

What can I make with apple peel?

I’ve used apple peels in more ways than I expected. Besides tea, they work well in smoothies, infused water, or even baked into crisps and chips. It’s a nice way to use every part of the fruit.

How do you make apple tea at home?

The easiest way I’ve found is simmering apple peels and cores with spices like cinnamon and cloves, then letting it steep. It doesn’t take much effort, and the flavor is far richer than anything I’ve bought prepackaged.

What is apple peel good for?

Apple peel is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. I used to throw it away, but now I see it as one of the most valuable parts of the apple—good for digestion, overall wellness, and making delicious tea.

Apple peel tea recipe

Name: Apple Peel Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: Homemade
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4 cups apple peels and cores, preferably organic; 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional); 2 whole cloves; 2 sticks cinnamon

Description

Apple peel tea is a soothing, flavorful drink made by simmering apple peels and cores with cinnamon and cloves. This simple, zero-waste recipe transforms leftover apple skins into a nourishing, antioxidant-rich tea perfect for sipping hot or chilled.

Ingredients

Tea Base

4 cups water
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup Optional sweetener
4 cups apple peels and cores preferably organic

Flavor

2 whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon

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Instructions

Pour 4 cups of water into a small saucepan. Add the apple peels, cores, and honey or maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and add the cloves. Simmer for 15 minutes to extract flavors and nutrients.

Turn off the heat and add the cinnamon sticks. Let the tea steep for an additional 15 minutes.

Strain the tea using a fine-mesh sieve into cups or a pitcher. Discard the solids. Serve warm or chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Category: Beverage
Method: Stir
Cuisine: Homemade