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A clear glass mug of cinnamon tea on a black plate with some cinnamon sticks and a honey pot.
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Te de Canela

Te de Canela, or cinnamon tea, is the best tea to keep you warm during cold and flu season. This simple tea recipe only requires two main ingredients and is perfect for a cold winter day.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Tristin - Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 3-4 ceylon cinnamon sticks
  • honey optional

Instructions

  • Fill a medium sized pot with 3 cups of water and place over medium high heat.
  • Add in 3-4 sticks of cinnamon sticks. Cover.
  • Bring up to a boil, then drop the temperature to low. Simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • Pour into mugs and add sweetener if using.

Notes

      • Make te de canela y limon. Add a squeeze of lemon in your hot cup of tea.
      • Add warming spices. Add in 3-4 cloves and/or 1 star anise for a spiced tea.
      • Stronger flavor. For a stronger flavor add a little cinnamon extract, more cinnamon sticks or break up the cinnamon sticks.
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    * Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.4mg