Cinnamon Water: Recipe, Ratio and How to Make It

Cinnamon water is water infused with cinnamon; this recipe takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes and yields about 4 one-cup servings. Adjust the ratio with the ai infused water generator.

What is cinnamon water?

Cinnamon water is a simple infusion made by steeping cinnamon in drinking water. This version uses ground cinnamon and a refrigerated steep, with no sweetener required.

It belongs to the wider family of spice and seed water infusions. The flavor depends on the cinnamon you use and how long you let it steep.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon per 1 liter of water. Start with this ratio and steep within the recommended range to adjust the flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 liter (1,000 mL; about 4¼ US cups) drinking water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (about 2.6 g; 1/48 US cup)

The recipe makes a little over 4 cups before any losses from straining. Use a clean pitcher with a cover and enough room to stir.

How do you make cinnamon water?

1. Measure the water into the clean pitcher.
2. Add the ground cinnamon and stir to distribute it.
3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
4. Stir again, then strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter if you prefer fewer particles.
5. Pour into a glass and serve, or return the covered pitcher to the refrigerator.

Allow about 5 minutes of hands-on preparation plus at least 2 hours of steeping. Optional filtering can add time, and some fine cinnamon particles may remain in the drink.

How long should cinnamon water steep?

Refrigerate cinnamon water for 2–4 hours for a fuller flavor. Taste it after 2 hours; if you want a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before serving.

Straining is optional, but it can make the texture smoother. Keep the cinnamon water refrigerated after steeping, whether or not you strain it.

How should you store cinnamon water?

Keep cinnamon water covered and refrigerated at 4°C (40°F) or below. 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. For more storage details, see how long cinnamon water lasts.

How can you vary cinnamon water?

Try adding a slice of lemon or a little fresh ginger before steeping; if using lemon, remove it after about 4 hours to limit bitterness. You can also serve a refrigerated portion chilled or warm it before drinking; see hot vs cold cinnamon water.

What are the benefits of cinnamon water?

Cinnamon water can make plain water more appealing, helping you stay hydrated. There is no evidence that this recipe detoxifies the body: the liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

Research on cinnamon ingredients does not establish the same effects for this particular infusion. Read more about cinnamon water benefits and the limits of claims about cinnamon water for weight loss.

Replacing a sweetened drink with unsweetened cinnamon water can reduce calorie intake, but cinnamon water itself is not a proven fat burner. The amount of cinnamon left in the glass and any sweetener you add affect cinnamon water calories.

Who should be careful with cinnamon water?

Avoid cinnamon water if you are allergic to cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon can contain more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon; frequent or large amounts of coumarin can be a concern for the liver, especially for people with liver disease.

If you have liver disease, take diabetes medication or warfarin, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before drinking cinnamon water regularly or in large amounts. Do not stop prescribed medication. See cinnamon water drug interactions and cinnamon water side effects for more detail.

Stop drinking it and seek medical advice if it causes a persistent reaction. Get emergency help for trouble breathing or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.

Cinnamon water FAQs

There is no established daily amount specifically for this infusion. For practical considerations, see can you drink cinnamon water every day and how much cinnamon water should you drink a day.

Choose a time that suits you; no particular time is proven to make the recipe more effective. Explore the best time to drink cinnamon water, drinking cinnamon water on an empty stomach, and drinking cinnamon water before bed. If you fast, see does cinnamon water break a fast.

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