This green tea lemon cinnamon tea is light, bright and gently warm. Cinnamon softens the grassy edge of green tea and lemon lifts the whole cup.
It takes three minutes of prep and five minutes to steep. It is a simple tea to sip between meals.
Why you'll love this Green Tea Lemon Cinnamon Tea
Light and fragrant
Only 4 ingredients
Ready in 8 minutes
Good hot or iced
Why cinnamon with green tea?
Cinnamon adds natural sweetness and warmth, so you can skip sugar. It also rounds out the slightly grassy flavor of green tea.
Use water just off the boil and steep briefly to keep the tea smooth instead of bitter.
Ingredients for Green Tea Lemon Cinnamon Tea
- 2 cups hot water, not boiling
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
Full steps are in the recipe card below.
How to make Green Tea Lemon Cinnamon Tea
- 1
Warm the cinnamon
Add the cinnamon stick to the hot water and let it sit for 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the tea
Add the green tea bags.
- 3
Steep
Steep for 3 minutes, then remove the bags.
- 4
Finish
Stir in the lemon juice and honey if you like.
- 5
Serve
Pour into two cups.
Tips for the best Green Tea Lemon Cinnamon Tea
- Do not oversteep green tea.
- Use a cinnamon stick, not ground, for a clear cup.
- Add lemon at the end.
Easy variations
Iced
Chill and serve over ice.
Ginger
Add a slice of ginger.
Mint
Add fresh mint.
Honey free
Use a splash of apple juice for sweetness.
How to store Green Tea Lemon Cinnamon Tea
- Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days and serve cold.
- Remove the tea bags before storing.
Green Tea Lemon Cinnamon Tea
Green tea lemon cinnamon tea with a cinnamon stick, fresh lemon and green tea. Light, fragrant and ready in 8 minutes.
Ingredients
Equipment: Teapot or jar and two cups
Instructions
- Warm the cinnamonAdd the cinnamon stick to the hot water and let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Add the teaAdd the green tea bags.
- SteepSteep for 3 minutes, then remove the bags.
- FinishStir in the lemon juice and honey if you like.
- ServePour into two cups.
Notes
- Green tea contains caffeine.
- Use Ceylon cinnamon when possible.
Yield: 2 servings. Nutrition is an estimate of about 5 calories per serving and will vary with your ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Does it burn fat?
No. The effect of green tea on metabolism is small.
Can I drink it in the evening?
It contains caffeine, so choose decaf if you are sensitive.
Can I use matcha?
Yes. Whisk half a teaspoon of matcha into hot water with cinnamon and lemon.
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