Hot Lemon Tea with Cinnamon
A comforting, aromatic tea made with fresh lemon and cinnamon sticks. Perfect for a cozy morning or a soothing afternoon break.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 0g
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the water is deeply fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
While the water simmers, wash the lemon and slice it into thin rounds. Remove any seeds.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the lemon slices and 2 tablespoons honey, stirring until the honey dissolves completely.
- 4
Pour the tea through a strainer into two mugs, or leave the lemon slices in for a stronger flavor. Serve hot, with an extra cinnamon stick in each mug if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- strainer
- mugs
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