How to make cinnamon tea: Recipes for making a drink at home

Cinnamon tea drink is popular due to its unsurpassed aroma and taste properties, as well as benefits for the body.

In this article we will give recipes for black and green cinnamon tea, talk about the features of brewing and use.

What cinnamon is

Cinnamon is a popular spice native to distant Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

It has become recognizable due to its ability to make any dish or drink unique, as well as the composition rich in essential oils.

The seasoning is extracted from the bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree, which is processed in a special way.

As a result, the finished cinnamon is a product that looks like a twisted tube with an astringent, tart-sweet, slightly burning taste and bright aroma.

Why adding cinnamon is useful

• Stabilizing sugar levels helps people with diabetes.

American scientists have proven that by drinking a drink with cinnamon added in the morning on an empty stomach, insulin-dependent people can achieve a 29% reduction in sugar levels. This is due to the cinnamon-derived hydroxychloroquine, which acts as a mimetic for insulin, that is, it mimics the hormone naturally synthesized in the blood, replacing its positive properties.

• Positive effects on the cardiovascular system, in particular, a decrease in cholesterol and triglycerides, which can cause plaques in the vessels and veins, and their blockages. & nbsp;

• Acceleration of cellular metabolism, in simple words & ndash; helps you lose weight. & nbsp;

• A significant anti-inflammatory effect helps treat many colds. & nbsp;

• Improving brain function and preventing neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's & ndash; this speaks to the benefits of taking for people of all ages. & nbsp;

In addition, the aromatic drink has positive taste characteristics and is distinguished by an unforgettable aromatic bouquet. & nbsp;

 

How to make cinnamon tea for weight loss

The presence of fiber and antioxidants helps to gently cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and stabilize the gastrointestinal tract. This significantly speeds up metabolism.

Many nutritionists use cinnamon in their recommendations.

However, there is a myth that her smell arouses appetite.

The fact is that seasoning is often used to create spicy pastries, added to apple pies, strudels, croissants.

Therefore, many people prone to fullness associate aroma with sweets. This is not entirely true, since the smell obtained during brewing is far from muffin & ndash; it is interrupted by other components. & nbsp;

So, one teaspoon of cinnamon is added to honey tea or juice, which, for greater efficiency, can be supplemented with ginger.

The resulting drink is drunk once every two days and immediately, in one sitting.

Before using it for dietary purposes, we recommend that you consult a nutritionist, as well as your doctor if you have any chronic diseases.

In the presence of acute diseases, it is better to refrain from taking until recovery, so that there are no negative consequences.

It is also important to determine the absence of allergic reactions to all ingredients, if not, you can use one of the recipes we have proposed below. & nbsp;

Cinnamon tea & ndash; how, when and how much to drink

Use the following guidelines: & nbsp;

• Best time for first tea & ndash; early morning. Immediately after waking up on an empty stomach, you can drink a glass of water, and after 10-15 minutes tea. After that, you should refrain from breakfast for half an hour. & nbsp;

• You can brew the drink twice, but then for the morning reception it is recommended to use black leaves, and for the evening & ndash; green. & nbsp;

Otherwise, you should carefully monitor your health, focusing on blood pressure. & nbsp;

The volume of drinking also depends on individual characteristics. Usually, a special 0.5 liter kettle or thermos is used for brewing. This will be enough for a daily diet. & nbsp;

Can pregnant and lactating women

A woman in a position before eating any new product should consult her doctor.

Like all natural spices, cinnamon has pronounced properties that can both positively affect the fetus and the health of the expectant mother, and negatively, depending on the condition and personal intolerance. & nbsp;

Women are allowed to take the drink if two main conditions are met: & nbsp;

• Moderate doses. It is quite acceptable to eat once a week or two, but taking half a liter daily, like losing weight, is completely forbidden.

• Normal pregnancy. The spice helps to contract the uterus, which can be dangerous in the first trimester, as well as late & ndash; it can cause miscarriage or premature birth. This affects hypertone and other pathologies. & nbsp;

If no deviations are detected and moderate doses are observed, the content of vitamins A, C, E, K, B, as well as trace elements: manganese, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, will have a positive effect. & nbsp;

During feeding, you also need to adhere to moderation and monitor the condition of the baby. Start gradually introducing a drink into your diet when the baby is 3 months old, not earlier. Before that, it is not yet strong enough for new products. Pay attention to the presence of allergies if spots appear & ndash; stop drinking tea right away. & nbsp;

The spice also contains coumarin, which is bad for the liver. Moreover, in natural Ceylon spice (second name & ndash; kinamon) there is very little of it, but in the Chinese fake (from the cassia plant) - a lot. That's why it's important to buy exclusively original products. & nbsp;

How to choose a real cinnamon

If you are in doubt, it is recommended that you take cinnamon sticks and grind them yourself.

For some recipes, as well as for aesthetic appearance, solid fragments are also suitable, but their use is more expensive. & nbsp;

When choosing a powder, pay attention to its color.

In real cinnamon, it is light, sandy, while the Chinese fake has a brown, dark brown color. & nbsp; & nbsp;

Additionally, a simple test can be performed. The chemical properties of the substance are such that when interacting with ordinary medical iodine, cinnamon acquires a pale bluish tint, while a cheap analogue leaves its saturated color. & nbsp;

Recipes for making ground cinnamon tea

Let's imagine several combinations. & nbsp;

Classic Black Cinnamon Tea

For one teapot (0.5 liter), add half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder at the time of brewing.

The challenge is where and how to find the right ingredients, and how to perform the procedure.

Here are some suggestions:

• Water must be soft & ndash; spring, artesian or ordinary tap, but multi-stage cleaning is suitable. Any impurities will not allow tea leaves to convey all useful and taste qualities. & nbsp;
• Suitable temperature & ndash; 90 degrees, which is a couple of minutes before boiling. & nbsp;
• Best fit kettle & ndash; porcelain or faience. Before putting the ingredients, it must be poured with boiling water inside. & nbsp;
• First, pour the contents only on the ⅓, let the leaves open and swell, after 2-3 minutes you can pour everything else, as well as add cinnamon powder. & nbsp;

If you don't like to experiment, you can buy a quality & nbsp; drink & nbsp; in the store & laquo; Russian Tea Company & raquo; & ndash; apple and hibiscus will bring special notes to this classic flavor. & nbsp;

How to make cinnamon and ginger tea

We recommend using whole sticks and ginger root.

The first needs to be crushed in a mortar just before brewing & ndash; this will preserve all essential oils.

It is recommended to clean and finely cut the second with a knife, putting the flat side of the gruel, squeezing out the fragrant liquid. & nbsp;

With tea leaves, you can add the resulting mixture to water heated to 80-90 degrees.

After a full brew (5-7 minutes), you can optionally put lemon zest, a spoonful of honey or dried fruits. & nbsp;

& laquo; Russian Tea Company & raquo; recommends trying & nbsp; & laquo; Spicy mulled wine & raquo; , the warming taste of which creates a combination of ginger, raisins, zest orange, apple, hibiscus and, of course, cinnamon.

Cinnamon and lemon tea

This fruit contains a lot of vitamins, and it also attracts with its sour and unique aroma.

For brewing, both pulp and zest are suitable, however, it must be remembered that the latter & ndash; bitter.

If you still decide to add slices with the peel, you must thoroughly wash it with wax, which can handle the fruit. & nbsp;

The recipe for making cinnamon tea with sticks and lemon juice is very simple & ndash; you need to squeeze half a lemon into the finished drink, it will be enough for a half-liter volume.

You can drink it hot or chilled, with ice, which is especially important in the summer heat. Before taking it, it is better to strain the broth through a sieve or clean gauze.

It is recommended that the cinnamon stick itself be crushed in a mortar. & nbsp;

Cinnamon green tea

The same standards apply to green tea as to black tea, regarding the preliminary processing of dishes and the choice of spring water. But her temperature should be below & ndash; 80 to 85 degrees. If it is not possible to use a thermometer, then just let the kettle cool down a little for 2-3 minutes.

1.5-2 minutes after brewing, the contents are poured into circles, and the remaining brew with a pinch of cinnamon is repeatedly (up to 5 times) poured with water.

This will make the aroma unsurpassed, and all healing properties will remain. Already in the cup you can add a slice of lemon, pour a little heated milk. & nbsp;

How to add cinnamon to mint pineapple tea

The peculiarity of this drink & ndash; it is excellent at curbing hunger and cravings for sweets, so it's great for eating while dieting, as well as for people who eat well and refrain from sweets. One glass of water will be required: & nbsp;

• Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
• A spoonful of green leaf tea. & nbsp;
• Juice from two circles of ripe pineapple.
• A few fresh mint leaves. & nbsp;

Cinnamon and milk tea

The British prefer this way of drinking, because the drink acquires a softness of taste.

For the best effect, it is recommended to brew the leaves according to standard rules and only after pouring into cups, individually add heated milk to taste (so that it does not curdle), and immediately put a cinnamon stick in the glass. It is not only tasty and healthy, but also aesthetically beautiful. & nbsp;

There is another method of preparation, for its use you need heated melted milk. It is poured into a thin stream onto the bottom of the cup, and ready-made green tea with cinnamon is added from the brew.

A special feature is that the mug must be preheated by rinsing with boiling water. & nbsp;

Cinnamon turmeric tea

Another spice that has ginger notes and black pepper flavor.

The decoction with its use is very spicy, rich and even a little sharp. The method of preparation does not differ from the classic version.

Root vegetable is thought to be very beneficial for people in their 50s. & nbsp;

Cinnamon tea & nbsp; bay leaf

There are only two ingredients here & ndash; lavrushka itself (5 pcs.) And one cinnamon stick. Put everything together in an enameled saucepan and pour water over it. Keep on fire after boiling for no more than 5 minutes. After that, you should let the & ndash; until the dishes cool down. & laquo; Infusion & raquo; drink chilled and strained in a small glass three times a day. & nbsp;

Cinnamon tea

In a separate container, boil water with the addition of one stick. Unlike powder, it cannot be faked.

When the liquid turns a slight brown tint, you should pour it over the tea leaves in the brew. & nbsp;

Recipe for cinnamon tea in a thermos

The most convenient option for those who want to take a drink on the road or to work.

It is necessary to pour ingredients into the container according to standard proportions and pour water in 80-90 degrees. & nbsp;

Apple & nbsp;

This is a classic cooking combination.

The procedure is very simple. Tea leaves are brewed according to the above recommendations. In these 5-7 minutes, you can have time to cut two sweet and sour apples into small cubes, having previously saved them from skin and seeds.

Pour fruit into boiled water cups, put a cinnamon stick, and then pour all this infusion from the kettle. Then you can add honey, lemon to taste. & nbsp;

How much cinnamon to add to slimming tea

Consider the proportions of a classic drink: & nbsp;

• water & ndash; 0.5 liters;
• tea leaves & ndash; 5-7 gr.;
• cinnamon powder & ndash; & frac12; spoons. & nbsp;

Contraindications

Like any spice, Ceylon cinnamon has limitations for use.

First of all, it is forbidden to use it for those who have a personal intolerance, allergy.

Who to be wary of: & nbsp;

• Children under three years of age. In this period, the formation of the body and the gastrointestinal system, including. Therefore, you should not give babies an extra irritant, the daily introduction to the diet from the age of three will be more appropriate. & nbsp;

• Pregnant women. The main negative impact that the substance can have, & ndash; these are uterine contractions. Early on, it can trigger miscarriage or hypertension. & nbsp;

• Older people. Most of the active ingredients strongly affect all functions, including the liver. In small doses, this may be minor harm, but it is highly undesirable if taken frequently. & nbsp;

• In case of liver failure. For the above reason. & nbsp;

• In chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system & ndash; only after medical advice. & nbsp;

• When taking heart medication. & nbsp;

For any suspected overdose, consult a specialist for advice.

In the article, we talked about whether cinnamon can be added to tea and how best to do it. We recommend drinking the drink in a moderate dosage and only with high-quality components. & nbsp;