Vanilla-Orange Cinnamon Glow Tea (3 Ingredients)

Treat your senses (and your soul) with a cup of this vanilla-orange cinnamon glow tea. The harmonious blend of warm spices, bright citrus and creamy vanilla is more than just a beverage - it's an experience that will awaken your senses and bring a golden glow to your day. It's delicious both hot and iced!

Why You'll Love Vanilla-Orange Cinnamon Tea

• Warming aroma of cinnamon, orange and vanilla
• Seasonal, nostalgic and cozy cinnamon flavor
• Caffeine-free
• Quick and easy recipe using simple ingredients - no fillers!
• Eco-friendly - no tea bag or toxic packaging
• Enjoy any time of day
• Kids love it too!

Ingredients

This homemade tea is made from just 3 ingredients (4 if you add the optional maple syrup). All you need is:

• Cinnamon: I recommend using cinnamon sticks to infuse the boiling water over ground cinnamon. I prefer organic and fair trade cinnamon sticks to ensure they are free of pesticides and ethically and sustainably sourced.
• Vanilla: I use pure vanilla extract given I always have that on hand. A split vanilla bean works really well too! The vanilla complements both the orange and cinnamon flavors and adds to the sweet flavor profile.
• Orange: I like to add a few orange slices but you can certainly add more for stronger orange flavor! You can also use a teaspoon of zest from an orange peel instead.
• Maple syrup (optional): I usually only add this when I'm making it for the kids. Maple syrup adds a bit more sweetness while keeping the tea completely refined sugar-free.

See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities.

How to Make this Vanilla-Orange Cinnamon Glow Tea

1. In a small pot or tea kettle, bring 2 cups of water to a boil on the stove top.

2. Add cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, orange slices/zest and maple syrup (if using) to the pot or kettle. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. The longer you steep it the stronger the flavor will be.

3. Strain the tea into your favorite mug and sweeten with more maple syrup if desired.

4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a small orange slice for presentation.

5. Serve hot or iced (make sure to allow the tea to cool completely first so the ice doesn't immediately melt and dilute the flavor).

Alternate Method: Use a Teapot with a Filter If You Have One

Make an easy recipe even easier by using a teapot with a built-in filter. I love this tea kettle because I can fit a lot of ingredients into the pot and then brew and strain all at once!

To make cinnamon tea using one of these, simply add the ingredients to the teapot and then pour boiling water overtop. Let it steep for 10-15 minutes and then pour to enjoy!

What to Serve with Cinnamon Tea

I don't always need food with tea, but if I'm craving a little something I'll usually pair it with something sweet depending on the time of day.

Morning: For a light breakfast I love a cup of cinnamon tea with these vegan oat bars or these oat flour chocolate muffins.

Afternoon or Evening: I love having tea with cookies! Enjoy it with these pillowy snickerdoodles or these vegan "buttery" sugar cookies.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon has been touted as an herbal medicine for centuries. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the following findings have been made:

• Cinnamon is effective in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases by lowering lipids and blood pressure and improving the oxidants/antioxidants balance (source).
• Cinnamon has been shown to have beneficial effects on essentially all of the factors associated with metabolic syndrome, including insulin sensitivity, glucose, lipids, antioxidants, inflammation, blood pressure and body weight (source).
• Cinnamon and its components have been shown to improve factors associated with Alzheimer's disease, stroke and cancer in in vitro studies (source).