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    Home » Beverages » Apple Fig Herbal Tea

    Apple Fig Herbal Tea

    November 7, 2014 , Updated April 7, 2021 Maria 6 Comments

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    A tradition can usually be defined as a behavior or a belief that is passed down from generation to generation. Traditions are usually predictable and they have the power to create a sense of unity. Often, traditions are associated with some of the best memories of our lives and as you are probably aware, food and tradition go hand in hand. I would like to share with you a hot beverage which is traditional in my family.  I have called it Apple Fig Herbal Tea.

    apple fig herbal tea

    An overhead photo of herbal tea.

    I can still remember how my grandmother would sprint into action the minute any of her grandchildren had a minor cough or felt a bit feverish. Her “special” brew consisted of apples and figs, simmered for one to one and a half hours. Truth be told, I sometimes pretended to be sick so that I could drink this hot beverage.  I love this apple fig herbal tea. Maybe that’s when my apple obsession started.

     

    Origins of the recipe for Apple Fig Herbal Tea:

    As I previously mentioned, my grandmother would make this apple fig herbal tea for her family and now I make it for mine.

    A cup of tea.

    Recently, I walked into the kitchen and saw my daughter standing over apples and figs simmering on the stove.  I asked her if she was feeling all right, and she told me she was making the special tea for a friend of hers who was feeling a little under the weather.  I think my grandmother would have been happy to see her great-granddaughter making her apple fig herbal tea  – her tradition continues! (My daughter’s friend referred to this drink as Candy Tea. Cute.)

    Hope you get a chance to try this recipe for an apple fig herbal tea. It just might become a tradition in your family.

    Dried figs on a wooden surface.

    apple fig herbal tea

    Apple Fig Herbal Tea

    There is something that feels so natural about this apple fig herbal tea. Soothing and sweet, just like my nonna used to make.
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 67kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 8 cups water
    • 3-4 apples washed and quartered
    • 6-8 dried figs
    • lemon wedge optional
    • honey optional
    • cinnamon stick optional

    Instructions

    • Place water, apples and dried figs in a large pot.
    • Bring to boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours.
    • Strain and serve.
    • Adjust to taste with lemon wedge, honey and/or cinnamon.
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    Notes

    I usually make a big batch and refrigerate any leftovers.
    The longer the tea simmers, the sweeter the taste.
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Maria

    2015.10.01 Post has been updated.

    Apple Fig Herbal Tea

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    Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast and Brunch, Vegetarian

    About Maria

    Maria Vannelli is a registered dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    1. Varsha

      December 29, 2021 at 3:58 am

      Sound very interesting! Must try it ….

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      • Maria

        December 29, 2021 at 9:55 am

        Thanks for your interest Varsha! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Ebony Pearson

      December 20, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Has anyone tried this recipe in the Instant Pot?

      Reply
      • Maria

        December 21, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        Not me.. not yet anyways! Maybe someone will respond. Thanks for asking Ebony 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ur pal val

      February 16, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect beverage to have when you are feeling a little under the weather. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Maria

        February 17, 2018 at 11:59 pm

        Yes, it is a very soothing tea. I also enjoy it when I am feeling well. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply

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