The Surprise of Cinnamon Tea: A Secret Additive for Instant Comfort

I used to think cinnamon was just a spice to sprinkle on oatmeal or swirl into baked apples. Turns out, it’s way more. I’ve been adding a tiny pinch of ground cinnamon to my morning green tea for a week now. The aroma hits first, kind of a spicy-sweet thing, like a whisper of winter in April. It’s not just flavor—it’s the way it makes the smell of chai linger in my mug long after I’ve taken a sip.

I don’t have a fancy reason, honestly. It’s too simple. But I swear, it turns a regular cup of tea into something that feels like a tiny, warm secret. Plus, it’s odd how a pinch of cinnamon can make me pause mid-sip, just to breathe it in again. Feels almost rebellious to add something so familiar in such a subtle, unexpected way. I’m not saying it’s groundbreaking, but it’s a little act of defiance, and right now, that’s pretty much everything I need.

Cinnamon-Infused Green Tea

This beverage involves steeping fresh green tea leaves or tea bags in hot water, then adding a pinch of ground cinnamon to infuse aromatic and spicy notes. The final drink has a clear, golden-green appearance with a fragrant, spicy-sweet aroma that enhances the simple green tea flavor.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: beverage

Calories: 2

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tea bag green tea
• pinch ground cinnamon about 0.25 teaspoon

Equipment

• Kettle or pot
• Tea infuser or teapot
• Tea cup
• Measuring spoon

Method

 

1. Bring water in a kettle or pot to a boil, observing the bubbles and steam release with a gentle whistle or simmering sound.
2. Pour the hot water over the green tea bag placed in a teapot or cup, and steep for 2-3 minutes until the water turns a vibrant greenish-golden hue and the aroma begins to develop.
3. Remove the tea bag using tongs or a spoon once the desired strength is achieved, watching the bag lift out showing a damp, darkened exterior.
4. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon directly into the hot tea. Stir gently with a spoon to distribute the spice evenly, noting the swirl of cinnamon creating a subtle spiral as it dissolves.
5. Observe the final appearance: the tea is clear with a golden-green color and a fragrant aroma of spice and tea, ready to be enjoyed.

Anyway. That’s all. Just a little something to keep tucked in your back pocket. Cinnamon tea. Maybe you’ll hate it, maybe you won’t. Either way, it’s a small reminder that sometimes, the unexpected makes all the difference.