🌙✨ Herbal Spotlight: Cinnamon for Winter Warmth ✨🌙
Cinnamon is one of winter’s most comforting herbs — warm, sweet, and deeply supportive for seasonal wellness. It pairs beautifully with peppermint, ginger, citrus, cacao, and chamomile, making it a core ingredient in many cozy, functional blends at The Coftea House. 🔥 Why cinnamon shines in cold weather: • Warming + circulation support: A classic warming spice that helps the body feel less chilled during cold, damp days. • Blood sugar balance support: Studies suggest cinnamon may support healthy blood sugar metabolism — helpful during sugar-heavy holiday months. • Immune & antioxidant boost: Rich in polyphenols that help the body handle everyday oxidative stress. 🌿 Best cinnamon forms for tea: • Sticks (quills): Slow, smooth flavor; perfect for simmering. • Chips: Stronger, faster extraction — great for stovetop blends. • Ground cinnamon: Best whisked into lattes; can get gritty in straight tea. ☕ Simple cinnamon tea methods: • Stovetop simmer: 1–2 sticks in 2–3 cups water, simmer 10–20 min; add honey or lemon. • Mug infusion: Break a stick, steep 10–15 min covered for a gentle cup. • Latte-style: Simmer sticks with water + milk, then add black tea or rooibos for a chai-like brew. 🍊 Winter blend ideas: • Cinnamon + ginger + orange: Warming and bright. • Cinnamon + peppermint + cacao: A winter dessert cup. • Cinnamon + chamomile + apple: Cozy and kid-friendly. 🌱 Safety notes: • 1–3 cups daily is typical for winter. • For frequent use, choose Ceylon cinnamon (lower in coumarin). • If pregnant, nursing, on medications, or managing liver issues, check with a clinician before heavy daily use. Wrap your hands around a warm mug and let cinnamon bring heat, sweetness, and winter magic to your ritual. ✨