Cinnamon and Honey Tea Recipe: Tips, Uses & Benefits

There’s nothing quite like the comforting, fragrant warmth of cinnamon and honey tea. It’s a classic combination that feels like a hug in a mug, beloved by home comfort seekers and health/wellness enthusiasts alike. But there’s more to this simple drink than just its delicious, spicy-sweet taste.

Let’s explore the cinnamon honey tea benefits, share our favourite honey cinnamon tea recipe, and offer a few tips for making the perfect cup.

What are the Benefits of Cinnamon and Honey Tea?

This simple brew brings together two of nature’s most powerful ingredients. While it’s a comforting treat, the combination is also packed with properties that can support your well-being.

A Soothing Throat Saviour: This is the most famous benefit. Honey is a well-known natural cough suppressant. The thick, silky texture of pure honey coats and soothes an irritated throat, making hot tea with honey and cinnamon a go-to during the winter months.
Rich in Antioxidants: Both honey and cinnamon are loaded with powerful antioxidants. These compounds are essential for protecting your body against damage from free radicals and supporting overall health.
Warming and Comforting: The gentle warmth of the tea combined with the aromatic spice of cinnamon can have a wonderfully calming and relaxing effect, perfect for unwinding after a busy day.
A Natural Sweetness: For those looking to reduce their refined sugar intake, this tea is a perfect natural sweetener alternative. It satisfies a sweet craving while providing the added benefits of these two wholesome ingredients.

Our Favourite Honey Cinnamon Tea Recipe

This is our simple, go-to method for a perfect brew.

Ingredients:

1 cup of water
1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1–2 teaspoons of high-quality raw honey
Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

Bring your water to a boil in a kettle or a small pot.
If using a cinnamon stick, add it to your mug and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for 5–10 minutes so the flavour can fully infuse. If using ground cinnamon, add it to the mug and stir well.
This is the most important step: Let the tea cool down for a few minutes until it is warm, not boiling.
Add your honey and stir until it’s completely dissolved. Boiling water can destroy the delicate enzymes and subtle flavours of raw honey, so waiting is key!
Add a squeeze of lemon if you like, and enjoy.

Tips for the Perfect Cup

Don’t Boil Your Honey: As mentioned, high heat is the enemy of raw honey’s best properties. Always add it to warm (not scalding) water to protect its purity-guaranteed goodness.
Choose Your Cinnamon: For the best flavour, look for Ceylon cinnamon (or ‘true’ cinnamon). It has a more delicate, complex, and floral taste than the more common Cassia cinnamon, which is spicier and more pungent.
Choose Your Honey: The honey you use will completely change the drink! For a classic taste where the cinnamon shines, use a mild, floral honey from our Regional range, like British Wildflower Honey. For a richer, more robust and earthy flavour, try our Active Organic Oak Honey.

The Easiest Cinnamon Honey Tea

For busy parents and breakfast fans who want all the flavour without the fuss, we’ve already done the work for you.

Our Cinnamon Honey, part of our flavorful range, is crafted for health and indulgence. We’ve gently blended our purity-guaranteed honey with the perfect amount of warming spice. Just stir a spoonful into a mug of warm water or milk for an instant, delicious, and comforting drink; no steeping required.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I drink cinnamon and honey tea every day?

Yes, for most people, enjoying a cup a day is perfectly fine and a wonderful part of a balanced routine.

Can I use this recipe to make iced tea?

Absolutely! Prepare the tea as directed (steeping the cinnamon in hot water to extract the flavour), let it cool completely, and then stir in the honey. Serve over ice for a refreshing summer drink.

What other ways can I use cinnamon and honey?

This combination is incredibly versatile. Drizzle our Cinnamon Honey over your morning porridge or yoghurt, spread it on warm toast, or use it as a glaze for roasted carrots or sweet potatoes.

Conclusion

A warm mug of cinnamon honey tea is a perfect example of how simple, pure ingredients can be crafted for health and indulgence. It’s a small, mindful moment of comfort in a busy day.

Whether you make your own from scratch with our British Wildflower Honey or try a convenient spoonful of our ready-to-go Cinnamon Honey, we are passionate about redefining how real honey should taste.

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