Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Put 4 additive-free ginger tea bags in a heat-safe glass or ceramic vessel, pour in the boiling water, and cover. Steep for 15 minutes.

Uncover the vessel. Press or squeeze the tea bags back into the liquid, then remove them. Let the ginger tea cool until it is no longer hot.

Measure 4 cups unfiltered freshly pressed apple juice and confirm that the cooled ginger tea still measures 4 cups. Keep them in separate supported vessels until both are ready to combine.

Pour the apple juice into a large glass pitcher with room for at least 8 cups plus stirring space. Add the cooled ginger tea and stir until the color is uniform.

Taste the drink. Stir in 2 tablespoons raw honey only if you want the optional sweeter version. Keep stirring until no honey remains at the bottom.

Chill the pitcher for about 3 hours if possible, then serve over ice. You may also pour it over ice as soon as both liquids are cool.