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Combine water and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer until the tea is very fragrant and tastes like spicy cinnamon, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Strain the tea; discard solids. Serve hot.
Tips: Try these variations:
Cinnamon-Apple Tea: Add 2 large, thin red apple slices to the cinnamon and water in Step 1.
Cinnamon-Maple Tea: Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the tea in Step 2 after discarding solids.
Cinnamon-Orange-Spice Tea: Add 2 (1/2-inch) strips orange zest and ½ teaspoon whole cloves to the cinnamon and water in Step 1.
Combine water and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer until the tea is very fragrant and tastes like spicy cinnamon, 20 to 25 minutes. Strain the tea; discard solids. Serve hot. Tips: Try these variations: Cinnamon-Apple Tea: Add 2 large, thin red apple slices to the cinnamon and water in Step 1. Cinnamon-Maple Tea: Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the tea in Step 2 after discarding solids. Cinnamon-Orange-Spice Tea: Add 2 (1/2-inch) strips orange zest and ½ teaspoon whole cloves to the cinnamon and water in Step 1.
Cinnamon Tea
