Scotch and Abram's Apple Spice is a flavored black tea built for those who want warmth and comfort in a proper cup of tea rather than a caffeine free infusion. Black tea forms the base - full-bodied and smooth - with real apple pieces and cinnamon adding a naturally sweet, warming character. Blackberry leaves and safflower petals round out the blend with a subtle depth that you won't find in most apple spice teas. Sweet, warming, and satisfying with a smooth finish. The apple is genuine and the cinnamon is present without overpowering. Best drunk with a splash of milk, which softens the spice and brings out the natural sweetness of the apple - or without if you want the full spiced character. The kind of cup that works any time of year but particularly earns its place on a cold afternoon. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Try it with a splash of milk - it brings out the apple and softens the spice beautifully. A drizzle of honey adds a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon. How does it compare? Caffeine free alternative: London Fruit and Herb Apple Cinnamon Caffeine free alternative: Heath and Heather Apple Cinnamon Also warming and spiced: Scotch and Abram's Vanilla Chai London Fruit and Herb and Heath and Heather Apple Cinnamon are both worth comparing if you want the same warming apple and cinnamon character without the caffeine. Scotch and Abram's Vanilla Chai is the natural companion if you enjoy spiced teas on a black tea base - warming, aromatic, and built for the same kind of cold afternoon moment.