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It's not hot apple cider, but it's close. This is from Better Homes & Gardens magazine called "Food Gifts". I think I picked it up at the grocery store or Home Depot.

Apple Pie Spiced Hot Tea Mix (shown packaged in a teapot, but could easily be adapted for any vessel/packaging)

• 1/3 cup crystallized ginger
• 1 tbsp whole allspice
• 1 tbsp whole cloves
• 2 cups crisp dried apple chips* or dried apples
• 12 x 2.5-3" cinnamon sticks
• 16 white and/or green tea bags

Divide the ginger, allspice, and gloves among 4 tea infusers (or they also suggest using four 7-8" squares of double thick 100% cotton cheesecloth. Tie closed with clean kitchen string.). Divide apple chips and cinnamon sticks amongst teapots. Cover. Attach 4 tea bags and serving directions to each gift. Makes 4 gift mixes (4 servings per mix).

*Look for apple chips with no added oils or sugar.

Directions for the tea: In a medium sauce pan, combine spice bag, cinnamon sticks, and 4 cups of water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Add apple chips and tea bags to spiced water mixture. Let tea steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags, spice bags, and cinnamon sticks.

I think I've bought it at Costco before..... But that was years ago.