4-5 Sri Lanka Cinnamon sticks, aka Ceylon Cinnamon

6-8 cups water

Put cinnamon and water in pan.

Turn burner to medium high

Steep, do not boil, for 40 minutes.  For more intense flavor, pour put mixture in refrigerator overnight.

Strain cinnamon, pour beverage into glass with ice for refreshing summer sipping.  During the winter months serve hot.

This tea is naturally sweet and is delicious hot or cold.  It is antibacterial, antiviral and may lower blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels as well as lowering blood pressure.  On top of all that, it also helps to curb your appetite.  Sri Lanka Cinnamon is classified at “true” cinnamon.  Other cinnamons (Cassia, Korintje, Saigon) have stronger flavors but do not have same benefits as Sri Lanka Cinnamon.