Homemade Cinnamon Tea: The Easiest Make-Ahead Spice Cube Recipe

This Homemade Cinnamon Tea uses a make-ahead spice cube method that will change your whole morning routine. Just drop a ready-made cinnamon cube into your mug, pour over boiling water or hot milk, and stir in honey to taste. It’s naturally caffeine-free with only 3 ingredients and can be made dairy-free. Once you try it this way, there’s no going back!

There’s something about the smell of cinnamon that immediately makes a space feel warmer. It’s been my go-to cold-weather spice for as long as I can remember, whether stirred into oatmeal, sprinkled on coffee, or baked into everything. But it took me embarrassingly long to realize it makes one of the simplest, most comforting teas imaginable. No tea bags, no steeping, no fuss. Just cinnamon, water, and a little honey are all you need!

The method I use for my Cinnamon Tea is one that has become my go-to since I started making my golden milk turmeric tea the same way. Mix cinnamon, water, and a little honey and freeze into ready-to-use spice cubes. Keep the tray in your freezer and your morning cup is always two minutes away: 1 cube, hot water or warm milk, a drizzle of honey, and you’re done!

Why we love this cinnamon tea

• Prep once, drink all week: Freeze a tray of cinnamon cubes on Sunday and your weekday drink routine is already handled. One cube per cup means zero measuring, zero mess, and no thinking required before your first sip!
• Only 3 ingredients: Just cinnamon, water, and honey.
• Caffeine-free and naturally soothing: A warm cup of cinnamon tea is the kind of drink that slows you down in the best way. It’s the perfect drink to ease into the morning or wind down before bed.
• Works with water or milk: Pour over boiling water or drink with soothing hot milk for something richer and creamier. Whichever liquid works for you (water, dairy or plant-based options), you’ll get the same delicious cinnamon tea every time.

Cassia vs ceylon cinnamon

Cassia: The most common variety sold in almost all standard grocery stores. It has a bold, intense, slightly spicy flavor and a deep reddish-brown color. Cassia also contains higher levels of coumarin, a naturally occurring compound that can be harmful in very large amounts over time. Fine for occasional use, but if you drink cinnamon tea daily, it’s worth being mindful of the quantity.

Ceylon (aka “true” cinnamon): Ceylon cinnamon is lighter in color, more delicate in flavor, and significantly lower in coumarin, which makes it the preferred choice for regular consumption. It has a subtler, almost citrusy sweetness compared to cassia’s more intense punch.

Ingredients needed

• Ground cinnamon: The soul of this recipe. Ground cinnamon dissolves easily in water and freezes well, making it ideal for the spice cube method. Use Ceylon for a more delicate flavor (and if you plan to drink cinnamon tea regularly) or cassia for a bolder, spicier cup.
• 1/2 cup water: The base that brings the cinnamon together into a pourable blend. Water lets the spice mix evenly across the tray so every cube is perfectly consistent and clump-free.
• Honey (optional, to serve): A touch of honey is already added into the cinnamon mix before freezing. But if you’d like more to serve, simply stir into your mug when you’re ready to drink.

How to make cinnamon tea

Prepare the spice cubes

Add the ground cinnamon and honey to a small bowl. Pour in ½ cup of water and whisk vigorously until the cinnamon is fully incorporated and no clumps remain. The mixture will be more on the thicker side, but that’s normal.

Transfer to ice cube tray

Pour the cinnamon mixture into an ice cube tray, dividing it as evenly as possible across the compartments.

Freeze the ice cubes

Freeze for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight until fully solid. Once frozen, pop the cubes out and transfer to an airtight freezer bag or container to free up your tray. The cubes will keep frozen for up to 3 months.

To serve

Place one cinnamon spice cube into your mug, then carefully pour in 8 to 10 oz of boiling water or hot milk of your choice to melt it. Stir until the liquid is a warm, even cinnamon-brown color. Add honey to taste, give it a final stir, and enjoy!

Benefits of cinnamon tea

• Blood sugar support: Cinnamon is one of the most studied spices for helping the body manage blood sugar levels after meals.
• Anti-inflammatory: Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation throughout the body.
• Heart health: Regular cinnamon consumption is associated with improved cholesterol and blood pressure markers.
• Antimicrobial: Cinnamon has natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that support immune resilience.
• Antioxidant-rich: Cinnamon ranks among the highest antioxidant-containing spices, helping protect cells from oxidative stress.

More favorite teas and drinks

If you love this cinnamon tea, try one of our other favorite teas and drinks next:

• Golden Milk Turmeric Tea
• Hibiscus Tea
• Lemon-Orange Ginger Tea
• Creamy Limonada
• Anise Seed Tea
• Cold Relief Tea
• Fenugreek Tea

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