Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags or 4 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Milk or cream optional, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Boil The Water
- Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Using fresh, filtered water will ensure the best flavor for your tea.
Step 2: Add The Spices
- Once the water is boiling, add the cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, whole cloves, star anise, and orange zest (if using). Let the spices simmer in the boiling water for about 5 minutes to infuse their flavors.
Step 3: Brew The Tea
- After the spices have simmered, add the black tea bags or loose leaf tea. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, ensuring the water has absorbed all the rich flavors from the tea and spices.
Step 4: Sweeten And Flavor
- Remove the pot from heat and carefully strain the tea into a teapot or another container to remove the spices and tea leaves.
- Add honey or your preferred sweetener, stirring until fully dissolved. For an extra layer of flavor, stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Serve And Enjoy
- Pour the hot cinnamon spice tea into mugs. If you prefer a creamier tea, add a splash of milk or cream to each cup.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warming, aromatic flavors of this delightful beverage.