Cinnamon is a thermogenic ingredient widely used in food and can be incorporated into the preparation of teas as an ally in the weight loss process. This happens because its natural compounds help speed up metabolism, increasing the body’s energy expenditure even at rest. Furthermore, it helps control blood sugar levels, which can reduce hunger spikes and the desire for sweets throughout the day.

Below, check out 7 teas with cinnamon to include in your diet!

Ingredients

• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 5 slices of orange
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

In a pan, add the water and cinnamon and boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the orange and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain, add honey and serve immediately.

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 piece of fresh ginger, cut into thin slices
• 1/2 juice lemon
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

In a pan, add water, cinnamon and ginger. Place over medium heat and, as soon as it boils, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes, keeping the pan covered to concentrate the aromas. Afterwards, turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, mixing well. Strain and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 500 ml of water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 spoon of tea of honey

Preparation mode

In a pan, add water and heat over medium heat until it starts to boil. Add the cinnamon and bay leaves, lower the heat and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey and serve while still hot.

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon of flowers hibiscus dried
• 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon of orange juice
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

Heat the water in a pan over medium heat until small bubbles start to form at the bottom, before boiling. Add the cinnamon and cloves and leave for 5 minutes over low heat. Then, turn off the heat and add the hibiscus flowers, letting the mixture rest for another 5 minutes with the pan covered. Strain the tea and add the orange juice. Serve while still hot.

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup of tea pineapple cut into cubes
• 5 mint leaves
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

In a pan, place the water, cinnamon and pineapple and place over medium heat. As soon as it boils, lower the heat and let it cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the mint leaves and cover the pan, leaving to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain and serve while still hot.

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 litter cut into cubes
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

In a pan, place the water, cinnamon and apple cubes and place over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the cayenne pepper and honey and stir well. Strain the tea and serve hot.

Ingredients

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon of green tea leaves
• 500 ml of water

Preparation mode

Heat the water in a pan until it almost boils, but without letting it bubble completely (temperature around 80°C). Turn off the heat and add the cinnamon, star anise and green tea leaves. Cover and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Then strain the tea and serve immediately.