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cinnamon tea recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 mug 1x
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Description
This easy homemade cinnamon tea recipe is a warm, comforting beverage, simple to make and bursting with spicy, aromatic flavor. It’s a quick, family-friendly, and naturally sweet sip perfect for any day.
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups filtered water
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks (3–4 inches each), for deep, warm spice
- 3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed, for bright, floral notes
- 1 strip orange zest (2 inches long), avoiding white pith
- 1 tablespoon date syrup, plus more for serving (or maple syrup, honey)
- 1 thin ribbon candied orange peel (3–4 inches long), for garnish (or fresh orange slice)
- 1 whole star anise pod, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Crush Cardamom: Gently crush the green cardamom pods using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle to expose the aromatic seeds without pulverizing them.
- Combine and Boil: In a small saucepan, combine the filtered water, whole cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, and orange zest strip. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Simmer to Infuse: Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse. Add 1-2 tablespoons more water if needed.
- Strain Tea: Carefully strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve directly into a heat-resistant glass mug or teacup, discarding the spent spices and orange zest.
- Sweeten Tea: Stir in 1 tablespoon of date syrup into the hot tea until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle 2 teaspoons of date syrup in a spiral inside a heat-resistant glass mug. Pour the strained tea, then float a thin ribbon of candied orange peel and nestle a star anise pod beside it for garnish.
Notes
For richer flavor, use Ceylon cinnamon. Sweetener alternatives include maple syrup, honey, stevia, or erythritol. For a creamy texture, add a splash of almond or oat milk. Garnish with candied orange peel and star anise. Store cinnamon in an airtight container for potency. For quick brewing, use ground cinnamon or add a stick to a tea bag.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (300 ml)
- Calories: 70 calories
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cinnamon tea, homemade, warm beverage, easy, comforting, quick, spicy, healthy, cardamom, orange
