Easy Cinnamon Tea (with Sticks or Powder) Recipe
A simple and comforting cinnamon tea recipe using either cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon powder. This warming drink is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfect for soothing moments or chilly days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cinnamon Stick Tea
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups water
Ingredients for Ground Cinnamon Tea
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Stick Tea: Place 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 cups of water into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Boil and Steep: Bring the water to a rolling boil, then remove the saucepan from heat. Cover it and allow the cinnamon sticks to steep for 10 to 15 minutes until the tea is fragrant, steaming, and a rich golden amber color.
- Strain and Serve: Strain out the cinnamon sticks and any pieces before pouring the tea into cups to serve.
- Prepare Ground Cinnamon Tea: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add Ground Cinnamon: Remove from heat carefully and vigorously stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until it dissolves completely.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the tea cool for about 5 minutes before drinking to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- Use cinnamon sticks for a sweeter, more subtle flavor, or ground cinnamon for a more intense and faster brew.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity according to your taste preference.
- Make sure to steep the sticks covered to retain heat and extract maximum flavor.
- Do not boil ground cinnamon tea after adding powder as it can affect taste and texture.
- Store leftover tea in the refrigerator and reheat gently before consuming.