Cider & Spice Apple Cinnamon Tea

The Tea That Feels Like a Walk Through an Apple Orchard

This isn’t apple cider—it’s better. The tea you pull out when someone asks for cider and you want to impress them with something cozier, more complex, and just plain delicious.

Rooibos sets the stage with its naturally sweet, earthy base (and no caffeine, so it’s an all-day, all-night kind of tea). Real dried apple pieces bring the crisp, juicy flavor of actual apples—none of that fake candy nonsense. And cinnamon? Oh, it’s there, warming things up like a crackling fire on a chilly day. To top it all off, calendula petals float in your cup like a sprinkle of marigold magic.

What Makes Our Cider & Spice Tea Special?

• Real apple pieces, not flavoring: The apple flavor comes from actual dried apple fruit pieces in the blend — no artificial flavoring, no added sugar. The natural sweetness from the apple and rooibos means most people don't need to add anything to the cup.
• Rooibos base for a smooth, non-bitter brew: Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and doesn't turn bitter the way black or green tea can if you steep it a minute too long. It gives the blend a mellow foundation that lets the apple and cinnamon come through clearly.
• Caffeine-free, anytime: No caffeine means morning, afternoon, or evening — and it's shareable with anyone who avoids caffeine. Brew it at 9pm. Give it to the kids. No adjustments needed.
• Four clean ingredients: Cinnamon, apple fruit pieces, rooibos, and calendula petals. Gluten-free blend. Packaged in a recyclable glass jar, small-batch blended in Owings Mills, MD.
• Hot or iced, both work: Brew it warm on a cold morning or steep it double-strength and pour it over ice in July. The apple and cinnamon hold up either way.
• 20 servings per jar: Each 3.6 oz jar brews approximately 20 cups at the standard 1 teaspoon per 8 oz ratio. Mix & match 3 or more tea jars and save 15%.

If you want a tea that actually smells like October when you open the jar, this is the one.

Brewing Instructions: Brew at 206°F with 1 tsp per 8oz, steep 5–7 mins, strain. Add honey and a cinnamon stick for sweetness. For iced tea, brew double-strength, cool, and serve over ice with apple slices. For a latte, add steamed milk, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon. For mulled tea, brew strong, warm with apple juice, cloves, and cinnamon (don’t boil). Store sealed, cool, and dark.

All of our teas are gluten-free, although not all of our teas, botanicals, and other ingredients come from gluten-free certified suppliers.

Cider & Spice Tea FAQs

What does Cider & Spice tea taste like?

Apple and cinnamon are the lead flavors — real apple from dried fruit pieces, not flavoring, and cinnamon that adds warmth without taking over. The rooibos base is smooth and slightly earthy with its own natural sweetness, so most people find it doesn't need anything added. It tastes like mulled cider in a cup.

Is this tea caffeinated?

No. The base is South African rooibos, which is naturally caffeine-free. Rooibos is not a tea plant — it's a legume — and contains no caffeine. You can brew it morning, afternoon, or evening without it affecting your sleep.

How do I brew it?

Heat water to 206°F (just under boiling). Add 1 teaspoon of loose leaf per 8 oz of water. Steep 5–7 minutes, then strain. For iced tea, brew double-strength — 2 teaspoons per 8 oz — steep the full 7 minutes, cool completely, and pour over ice. For a latte, add steamed milk and a drizzle of honey after brewing.

What are the ingredients?

Cinnamon, apple fruit pieces, rooibos, and calendula (marigold) petals. No artificial flavoring, no added sugar, nothing else.

Is this tea gluten-free?

All four ingredients in the blend are naturally gluten-free. However, not all of our teas, botanicals, and other ingredients come from gluten-free certified suppliers. If you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, please review the ingredient list and make the decision that's right for you.

How many servings are in a jar?

Each 3.6 oz jar brews approximately 20 cups at the standard ratio of 1 teaspoon per 8 oz. If you brew it double-strength for iced tea or lattes, you'll get closer to 10 servings per jar.

How should I store it?

Keep the jar sealed and store it in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. The glass jar preserves the cinnamon and apple aroma well — just don't leave it next to the stove or in a sunny cabinet. Stored properly, the blend stays fragrant for several months.

Can I use this tea in recipes?

Yes — brew it double-strength and use it anywhere you'd want apple and cinnamon flavor in liquid form. It works well as a base for sangria, in baked goods like cupcakes and muffins, as a poaching liquid for apples and pears, or stirred into oatmeal instead of water. Brew it strong so the flavor holds up once it's mixed into something else.