Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Cinnamon bark | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
| Water | 560 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Bring the water just to a boil, then lower the heat.
- Add the cinnamon bark, green cardamom and simmer gently for five minutes.
- Cover and steep off the heat for three minutes so the aroma remains in the infusion.
- Strain into cups.
- Serve the infusion warm and unsweetened.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic household herbal-infusion tradition)
Cinnamon Tea is a mild culinary infusion, not a medicinal dose. Vata: steep gently and serve warm. Pitta: reduce strongly heating spices. Kapha: keep it unsweetened and use the full spice only if comfortable.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cinnamon Tea
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (282g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 2 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.04 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.01 g | 0.03 g |
| Total Fat | 0.02 g | 0.05 g |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 25.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.07 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Magnesium | 1.7 mg | 4.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg | 12 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.03 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Selenium | 0.02 µg | 0.05 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.08 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.03 µg | 0.09 µg |
| Choline | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
