Submitted By Raven
Cinnamon tea is an interesting beverage that may offer several health benefits.It is full of beneficial compounds that may offer various health benefits, including aiding weight loss, improving heart health, alleviating menstrual cramps, and reducing inflammation and blood sugar levels.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 bags of tea - I like Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice OR Sweet and Spicy by Good earth
- 8 cups water
- 8 cups ice cubes (about 4 ice cube trays)
- 1 lemon or orange, cut to slices (optional for serving)
- cinnamon sticks (optional for serving)
Instructions
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Place the eight cups of water in a tea kettle and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add the tea bags to the hot water and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags from the water.
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In a large pitcher add the eight cups of ice cubes (or about 4 trays of ice cubes). Slowly pour the tea over the ice cubes.
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Place the pitcher in the fridge until iced tea has become cold OR fill a tall glass with ice, pour the tea from the pitcher into the ice-filled glass and serve.
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Add a lemon or orange and cinnamon stick slice to each glass of iced tea if desired.
Recipe Notes
Keep iced tea in a covered container in the fridge for up to 10 days.