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Homemade orange cinnamon tea in clear glass with ice cubes, orange wheel garnish and cinnamon stick.

Orange Cinnamon Tea

This orange cinnamon tea creates a warming herbal blend with fresh orange peels and aromatic cinnamon sticks for immune support. A caffeine-free comfort perfect for cozy afternoons and wellness routines.
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Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Herbal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Steep Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 25kcal
Cost: $2.25

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan (For simmering tea)
  • Fine-mesh strainer (For removing solids)
  • Vegetable peeler (For orange zest)
  • Measuring cups (For water portions)

Ingredients

  • 2 large Fresh oranges - For peels and zest
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks - Broken into pieces
  • 4 cups Filtered water - Clean base for brewing
  • 4 whole Cloves - Optional aromatic depth
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger - Sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons Honey - Natural sweetener
  • 2 pods Cardamom - Optional exotic warmth
  • 1 piece Star anise - Optional licorice notes

Instructions 

  • Wash oranges and peel strips of zest avoiding white pith
  • Break cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces for better extraction
  • Add water to saucepan and bring to medium heat
  • Add orange peels, cinnamon pieces and optional spices to water
  • Bring to gentle simmer then reduce heat to low
  • Let simmer 15-20 minutes for full flavor development
  • Remove solids using fine-mesh strainer or leave for rustic style
  • Add honey while hot and stir until dissolved
  • Pour into mugs and garnish with orange slices if desired

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 25kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 85mg (2%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 45IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)