A real wellness ritual in winter perhaps in front of the TV one evening, the Digestive and Fat-burning Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea helps us indeed to deflate the belly, especially after a hearty meal or during the festive days.
A cuddle not only in winter, the cinnamon and lemon herbal tea is also perfect at room temperature and helps support the immune system while relieving sore throat; if you really want, you can add honey, but in my opinion, it is not necessary.
A few minutes, very simple, and with a delightful flavor, this digestive and fat-burning herbal tea is deflating, therefore perfect after a large lunch or dinner.
Below I leave you other perfect herbal teas for every moment and occasion, and then, as always, let’s go straight under the photo to discover how to prepare the Digestive and Fat-burning Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 22.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.27 (g) of which sugars 4.48 (g)
- Proteins 0.36 (g)
- Fat 0.01 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 1.48 (g)
- Sodium 9.54 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Digestive and Fat-burning Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Tools
- 1 Lemon squeezer
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Pitcher graduated
Preparation of Digestive and Fat-burning Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea
Easier done than said, the Digestive and Fat-burning Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea is very simple.
First, remove the zest from the 2 lemons, being careful not to take the white part.
Using the citrus juicer, extract the juice from the lemons and set aside.
Put a saucepan on the heat with the water and lemon zest.
Bring to a boil and once reached, add the cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon).
Let it boil for 5 minutes, turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and leave it to infuse for 15 minutes.
Strain the herbal tea with a fine mesh strainer, add the lemon juice, and sweeten with honey or another artificial sweetener if you like.
The Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea is ready. Drink it hot, or let it cool according to your taste.
1- Digestive Support: Cinnamon is known for its carminative properties, which help reduce bloating and flatulence. It can also improve digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes.
2- Blood Sugar Regulation: Cinnamon can improve insulin sensitivity and help reduce blood sugar levels, making it useful for people with type 2 diabetes or for those who want to keep their blood sugar stable.
3- Antioxidants: Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which help combat free radicals in the body, reducing inflammation and protecting cells from damage.
How to Store the Digestive and Fat-burning Cinnamon and Lemon Herbal Tea
You can store it in the refrigerator for 1 day, and you can have it hot, warm, or cold.
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