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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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Steep Time 0 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Herbal
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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