Apple Cinnamon Tea: Easy, Naturally Sweet Recipe
Apple cinnamon tea is a cozy, naturally sweet drink made from sliced apple and a cinnamon stick. Made without sugar, it has very few calories, which makes it a nice alternative to sweetened drinks. It does not burn fat or “speed up” your metabolism in any meaningful way.
Apple Cinnamon Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Put the apple slices and cinnamon stick in a pot with the water.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep for another 5 minutes.
- Strain and drink warm, or chill it for an iced version. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
About the health claims
- Calories: without sweetener, the tea has very few calories because most of the apple stays in the pot. That is useful if it replaces sugary drinks, but it is not “zero calories” once you add honey.
- Metabolism and fat burning: there is no good evidence that apple or cinnamon tea burns fat.
- Cinnamon and blood sugar: research results are mixed, and cinnamon is not a substitute for diabetes treatment.
Cautions
Cinnamon is safe in normal food amounts. The common cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can harm the liver if taken in large amounts, for example as supplements. If you have liver disease, ask your doctor before using cinnamon regularly in large amounts.
This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, take regular medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding new drinks or supplements to your routine.
