Rooibos Cinnamon Tea: Recipe and How to Make It

Rooibos cinnamon tea is a naturally caffeine-free infusion of rooibos and cinnamon that takes about 2 hours 5 minutes to make and yields about 2 cups (480 mL).

What is rooibos cinnamon tea?

Rooibos cinnamon tea combines the mild, earthy flavor of rooibos with the warm spice of cinnamon. Rooibos is an herbal infusion rather than tea from the tea plant, and pure rooibos contains no caffeine.

This version steeps in the refrigerator, then can be served cold or gently reheated. It is one option in the herbal detox tea guide.

How do you make rooibos cinnamon tea?

This recipe makes about 2 servings of 1 cup (240 mL) each. Allow about 5 minutes for preparation and cooling, followed by 2 hours of refrigerated steeping. Cooling time can vary with the container and ice bath.

Ingredients

• 480 mL (2 cups) water
• 4 g loose-leaf rooibos (about 2 teaspoons or 1/24 cup)
• 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 g; roughly 1 teaspoon or 1/48 cup if ground)

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil. Pour it into a heatproof container with the rooibos and cinnamon stick.
2. Cool the container promptly in an ice-water bath, keeping the bath water out of the tea. Cover and place it in the refrigerator.
3. Steep for 2 hours in the refrigerator, or up to 4 hours for a stronger flavor.
4. Strain out the rooibos and cinnamon. Serve chilled, or gently reheat a portion before drinking.

For another combination, use the ai detox recipe generator.

Choosing and straining the ingredients

Use plain rooibos if you want the cinnamon flavor to stand out. Flavored rooibos blends may contain other ingredients, so check the package if you want to avoid added flavorings or caffeine.

A cinnamon stick is easy to remove with the rooibos. Ground cinnamon can leave fine sediment in the cup and may need a finer strainer or paper filter. The cup measurement above is approximate because sticks vary in size.

Adjusting the flavor

For a milder cup, strain the rooibos cinnamon tea after 2 hours and add a little water if needed. For a stronger infusion, leave the ingredients in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before straining.

Serve the strained tea as it is or over ice. Ice will dilute the flavor as it melts, so you may prefer the longer steep if you plan to use it.

Storing leftovers

Keep leftover rooibos cinnamon tea covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

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Does rooibos cinnamon tea help with detox?

Rooibos cinnamon tea provides fluid, but there is no good evidence that it boosts detoxification. The liver and kidneys do most of that work; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts. Hydration supports normal body functions, including those of the organs that process and remove waste.

How much rooibos cinnamon tea should you drink, and when?

There is no established amount or ideal time to drink rooibos cinnamon tea for detox. A 1-cup (240-mL) serving can be enjoyed with a meal or between meals. Pure rooibos is caffeine-free, making it an evening option; check packaged blends for added black or green tea, which contains caffeine.

What are the side effects of rooibos cinnamon tea?

Cinnamon can cause irritation or an allergic reaction in some people. Stop drinking rooibos cinnamon tea if it causes a reaction, and seek urgent medical care for trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat.

Cassia cinnamon contains more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon, and frequent, high intakes of coumarin may be a concern for the liver. If you have liver disease, take warfarin, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or want to give rooibos cinnamon tea regularly to a child, ask a clinician first. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist after drinking it.

FAQs about rooibos cinnamon tea

The questions below cover tea bags, milk and sweeteners.