You can use a glass tea kettle instead of a saucepan if you prefer. If you want a stronger tea, break the cinnamon stick into several pieces.
Don’t be alarmed if the water’s only a pale yellow color even when it comes to a full boil. It takes some time for the tea to darken.
As the tea steeps, it will start to darken, turning a golden red color.
During the steeping and straining process, the tea will cool. If it’s not as hot as you’d like it when it’s finished, pour the strained tea back into the pot and reheat it.
Using filtered water usually results in better tasting tea.
If you don’t have a saucer to cover your mug, you can use a piece of foil.
You can use regular or decaffeinated black tea, depending on your preference. If you aren’t a fan of black tea, you can substitute rooibos tea or honeybush tea.
If the tea has gotten cold while you waited for it to steep, reheat it in the microwave. Heat it on high in 10 second intervals until it reaches the desired temperature.
For a stronger cinnamon flavor, break the sticks into several smaller pieces.
You’ll know that the tea is simmering when you see gentle bubbling in the pot. Watch it closely to keep the tea from coming to a full boil.
You can prepare the cinnamon ginger tea several hours ahead of time, but be sure to reheat it before serving.
