Description
A soothing, naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion made by steeping cinnamon bark in hot water, offering sweet-spicy flavor and wellness benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cinnamon stick (Ceylon or Cassia) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Optional: honey
- Optional: lemon
- Optional: ginger
Instructions
- Place the cinnamon stick in a small pot with the water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes (or whisk ground cinnamon into hot water and steep 5–7 minutes).
- Remove stick or strain powder.
- Add honey, lemon, or ginger if desired.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, simmer cinnamon sticks up to 20 minutes. Use Ceylon cinnamon for daily tea to limit coumarin intake.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Keywords: cinnamon tea, herbal tea, caffeine-free, spiced tea, wellness drink