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Cinnamon and Bay Leaf Tea Recipe
Cinnamon and Bay Leaf Tea is a warm, aromatic beverage known for its soothing properties and delightful aroma. Both ingredients have been used traditionally for their health benefits, including aiding in blood sugar balance and reducing inflammation.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- pot
- strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil.
water2 cups
2
Break the cinnamon stick in half and add it to the pot. Gently press the bay leaves in your hands to help them soften them and help them release their oils. Add the bay leaves to the pot.
dried bay leaves (you can also use fresh bay leaves if you have them)2
3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
4
Remove the pot from the heat after simmering.
5
Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove the cinnamon and bay leaves, pouring the tea into two mugs.
dried bay leaves (you can also use fresh bay leaves if you have them)2
6
Stir in the honey and lemon juice into each mug, stirring to combine.
honey (try to use raw, locally sourced honey if possible), divided2 tablespoonslemon juice (from about half of a lemon), divided2 tablespoons
7
Serve the tea immediately, while it’s still warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
68 calories
fat Content
0 g
serving Size
1/2 of recipe
fiber Content
0.1 g
sugar Content
17.8 g
sodium Content
1 mg
protein Content
0.1 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
18.5 g
saturated Fat Content
0 g
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