Adding cinnamon to your tea is a simple way to infuse warmth and flavor. Based on common practices, you can easily incorporate ground cinnamon powder into your hot beverage.
Simple Steps for Adding Cinnamon to Tea
According to one method, you can add ½-1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon powder per one cup of water. For optimal results, especially with ground cinnamon, it's suggested to place the powder within an infuser or an empty tea bag before steeping.
Once the cinnamon is secured (either loose if preferred, or in an infuser/bag), add boiling water and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. You can enjoy this cinnamon-infused water on its own or combine it with black tea for a richer drink.
It's also noted that Ceylon cinnamon is often considered the best type for this purpose, but ultimately, you should adjust the amount of cinnamon to suit your personal taste preferences.
Quick Guide: Adding Ground Cinnamon
Here’s a summary of the process:
- Amount: ½-1 tsp ground cinnamon powder
- Liquid: 1 cup boiling water
- Method: Place cinnamon in an infuser or empty tea bag
- Steep Time: 3-5 minutes
- Serve: Alone or with black tea
- Tip: Ceylon cinnamon is recommended; adjust amount to taste.
Step-by-Step Process
Here's a breakdown of how to add ground cinnamon powder to your tea:
- Measure: Get your preferred amount of ground cinnamon powder (start with ½-1 teaspoon per cup of water).
- Prepare: Place the measured cinnamon powder into an infuser or an empty, disposable tea bag. This helps manage the fine powder during steeping.
- Combine: Add the cinnamon-filled infuser/bag (or loose powder if you prefer) to your mug.
- Pour: Pour one cup of boiling water over the cinnamon.
- Steep: Let the mixture steep for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse.
- Remove: Carefully remove the infuser or tea bag.
- Enjoy: Your cinnamon-flavored water is ready. You can drink it as is or add a brewed black tea bag during or after the steeping process for a spicy black tea.
This method ensures a flavorful cup while keeping the fine powder contained.
