Tea with orange and cinnamon, a recipe with a photo

When the autumn rain is falling outside the window and the cold wind is blowing, only a cup of freshly flavored tea will be able to raise a bad mood. Even according to the most conservative estimates in the world there are about 350 species of tea bushes and more than 1000 different varieties of this noble drink. Each variety is distinguished not only by its taste properties, but also by the useful substances contained in it. The most popular black tea is firstly known for its toning properties. It also improves blood circulation and work of the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the high content of caffeine, tea not only warms, but also invigorates, activating the work of all internal systems.

In addition, the technology of brewing tea can enrich it with various useful additives that enhance the medicinal properties of the drink. Lemon and honey are the traditional tea "ingredients" in our latitudes, and tea is even more useful: milk, ginger, orange, cinnamon, mint, cardamom, cloves, anise. Today we will share with you one unusual recipe for black tea with orange and cinnamon.

Black tea with orange and cinnamon - a simple recipe for a delicious drink

Prepared by this recipe, the drink warms well after dank weather, and thanks to orange and cinnamon also serves as an excellent preventive against colds.

To make tea with cinnamon and orange you will need:

• black leaf tea - 1 tsp.
• water 250 ml
• orange - 1 pc
• lemon - 1/2 pieces
• cinnamon sticks - 2 pcs.
• cloves - 2 pcs
• badonia - 2 pcs
• sugar or honey - 2 tsp.

Cooking method

1. Prepare the citrus fruit. Wash the orange and lemon carefully, peel or grate the zest on a shallow grater. Squeeze the juice from the orange and half a lemon.
2. Add zest and spices to a saucepan or a small saucepan, pour water and put on slow fire. Allow the mixture to boil and cook for 5 minutes to allow the spices to give away all their flavors and beneficial properties to a future drink.
3. Add lemon-orange juice to the mixture and stir well. Do not allow the drink to boil, and as soon as a light steam appears, remove the stewpan from the stove.
4. Add tea and cover with a lid. Let the tea infuse for 2-3 minutes.
5. Strain the tea through a strainer, so that the drink does not come across pieces of peel and spice.
6. Add sugar or honey. Serve with slices of citrus and cinnamon sticks.

Delicious and fragrant tea with orange and cinnamon - ready! You can also prepare a more "adult" version of tea with cinnamon and citrus. For example, you can add cognac or rum to the tea, about 50 grams, but only when it cools down a little. The main thing is not to overdo it with the alcoholic component, because it is important for you to cheer up and get warm with delicious tea.