Cinnamon Red Hots Tea Recipe - Gwen's Nest (2024)

This red hots cinnamon tea recipe tastes like those bright little candies, but it’s really a super healthy treat! I have tried through the years to like healthy teas. Like green tea. I KNOW it’s super good for you, but…I just couldn’t dig it.

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And then there was Matcha tea. I bought a box after reading about it, and I tried it. I really tried. But. Erm…I was underwhelmed with the flavor. It sat around in my tea box not being loved. Until now. Last year, my friend Cyndi posted on Facebook about trying cayenne cinnamon tea.

Cayenne? Sounds painful. But she said that it tasted like red hots! I was intrigued.

I’ve been a fan of hot cinnamon candy since I was a little girl. My Dad used to show up at school with pockets full of atomic fireballs to hand out to my friends. One year, he had the bright idea to tell us kids that on Christmas day the world smells like cinnamon. We woke up with burning upper lips, since he’d snuck in and wiped some cinnamon oil under our noses. Ha! As much as I *love* cinnamon flavor, I’m not a fan of the burn.

Aside from tasting like candy, my friendalsotalked about the health benefits of using cinnamon and cayenne.

Shesaid that she was, “hoping to get my circulation working better and stay warmer. I’ve always been on the cold side. Not only have I noticed that I am feeling warmer, I have also noticed much better digestion, more energy, and help with my blood sugar…I’m completely sold on cayenne. Amazing herb!”

I’ll tell you more about the benefits in a minute, but suffice it to say I was intrigued enough to try her tea idea.

I started experimenting, and using up some of those packetsof unused teas. WOW! I was hooked. If you like the taste of red hots or atomic fireballs, then you should try this!

You can tailor the amount of kick, and build your way up to more spice if you want. My amounts are for a gentle kick… you can always add more. And be aware that cayenne loses its heat as itages. So if you reorder fresh cayenne, just be aware that you may want to back off the measurements a bit to find your comfort zone.

If you get it a little *too* spicy, you can always add some cream to tame it back. Fat helps calm down the kick.

Cinnamon Red Hots Tea Recipe Benefits

First, this tea (unlike red hots candies and fireballs) is sugar free. Just like the cinnamon candies, it’s got a sweet, cinnamony kick that’s slightly addictive. And there’s SO many more benefits to this grown up treat.

I’ve tried using regular black tea with this tea recipe, and I just really, really love it with green. Specifically green matcha tea. I found the Kirkland’s brand Green Tea with Matcha at Costco for under $20 for 100 tea bags.

Green tea is one of the healthiest things you can drink, and is full of antioxidants. It’s beneficial to blood vessel health, as well as the heart, brain, and memory. (Pour me another cuppa!)

It’s thought to be protective against Alzheimer’s, congestive heart failure, high cholesterol, and may help stabilize blood sugar¹.

Matcha: If you find green tea with Matcha, you’re in for even more benefits! Matcha is a powdered concentrated form of green tea. Dr. Axe says,

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the catechins in matcha green tea (EGCG, EGC, ECG, and EC) are so powerful that it is believed that they actually help prevent cancer.

Green tea is also thought to promote weight loss and boost metabolism while lowering bad cholesterol levels. AND in studies, it promotes cell regeneration, and aids recovery from strenuous workouts.²

Cinnamon: Because this is a water extraction, you can use whatever cinnamon sticks you have on hand. I really love the taste of ceylon cinnamon, and the lower coumarin (blood thinning component) makes it a healthier choice for regular consumption if you’re using lots of powdered cinnamon in recipes and drinks. Cinnamon is a wonderful herb for enhancing digestive “fire”, and has beenused to help stimulate healthy gastric secretions in cases of nausea, gas or bloating, and even anorexia. ³

Cayenneis an herb that I’ve shied away from, due to its intenselyspicy nature. Cayenne comes in different heat grades…and especially if you’ve got a fresh batch it can really be potent stuff!Cayenne has been a part of herbal medicine since ancient Egypt, and is thought to be a powerful stimulant for the digestive system, heart, and circulation. ⁴

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Is it OK to drink cinnamon tea everyday? ›

It's safe to drink as tea, though high doses and certain types can worsen some conditions. Taking large doses of cinnamon for long periods, or drinking a lot of cinnamon tea for a long time, can cause digestive upset. These can include common complaints like nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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How much cinnamon should I put in my hot tea? ›

The easiest way to make this beverage is to simply add 1 teaspoon (2.6 grams) of ground cinnamon to 1 cup (235 ml) of boiled water and stir. You can also make cinnamon tea by steeping a cinnamon stick in boiling water for 10–15 minutes.

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Is cinnamon tea good for sleep? ›

Cinnamon tea makes a suitable bedtime tea as it relieves the muscle stress, and helps you relax. This means that when you consume this tea at night, it wards off inflammatory reactions in the body to help you feel calm. In addition, it also keeps blood sugar levels in check throughout the night.

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How many times can you use a cinnamon stick to make tea? ›

Please note you can boil the same stick about 4 times, each time with fresh water. Simple adding more water to the initial boil does not seem to work, possiblly due to some level of osmosis that is possible by adding water and boiling it again for the 2nd,3rd and 4th cup.

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Is it better to drink cinnamon tea at night or morning? ›

The advantages of drinking cinnamon tea before bed include supporting a weight loss program and easing sore muscles. Additionally, it promotes digestion of the food consumed during the day, speeds up metabolism, and helps with weight loss. And it continues to function as you restfully sleep the next day.

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Who should not take cinnamon tea? ›

Coumarin, an ingredient in some cinnamon products, can cause liver problems, but the amount you'd get is so small that it probably won't be a problem. Given the lack of evidence about its safety, children, pregnant women, and women who are breastfeeding should avoid cinnamon as a treatment.

Can cinnamon reduce belly fat? ›

Although no large-scale studies done so far provide sufficient evidence that cinnamon alone can help you lose belly fat, when taken along with a balanced diet and regular exercise, cinnamon may help speed up your weight loss journey.

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Why can't you drink more than 4 cups of cinnamon tea a day? ›

Cinnamon is a widely popular spice. However, if consumed in excess, it may cause side effects due to its coumarin content. In some cases, it can cause liver damage or trigger an allergic reaction. Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree.

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What is the best time to drink cinnamon tea? ›

It possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects. As per Ayurveda, the best way to add cinnamon to your diet is by making a cup of cinnamon water and having it on an empty stomach.

What does cinnamon do before bed? ›

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanii) is a plant that is well known as a cooking spice and has been used for generations in overcoming various health problems, including to help overcome insomnia. Cinnamaldehyde is the main compound believed to play a role in improving sleep quality in insomnia.

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Is it safe to boil cinnamon sticks to drink? ›

In a small saucepan, combine the cinnamon sticks and water. Bring the pot to a boil, then lower the heat and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the large cinnamon sticks with a slotted spoon or fork, then pour the tea through a strainer to catch any small pieces that might have flaked off.

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Is ground cinnamon and cinnamon powder the same? ›

The main difference is in their texture. Cinnamon powder is much finer and easier to mix into recipes, whereas ground cinnamon has a coarser texture and can add a bit of crunch to dishes. This means that cinnamon powder is better suited for baking, while ground cinnamon is better suited for savory dishes.

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Can you overdo cinnamon? ›

Numerous plants, including cinnamon, contain coumarin—a substance that, in high concentrations, can lead to liver damage. Cinnamon rarely contains enough coumarin to be poisonous, but ingesting a lot of it may make liver issues worse in people who already have them.

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Can cinnamon tea reduce belly fat? ›

Cinnamon can boost metabolism, since the body uses more energy to process the spice than it does for other foods. Cinnamon may have an insulin-like action in the body, which is seen in the way sugar is broken down in the body. Cinnamon can also improve body metabolism, targeting the fat deposited in the abdominal area.

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Does cinnamon tea detox your body? ›

Cinnamon and lemon is a super simple way to add a detox boost to your morning tea. Because lemons and cinnamon go well with pretty much any type of tea, choose your favorite type, add them in, and you're automatically promoting healthy detoxifying processes for your body!