Canela Tea
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Heat 3 1/2 qts. water and 4 Mexican cinnamon sticks in a large pot until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon.
Step 2
2
Stir in honey and almond extract. Ladle into mugs. If you like, add about 2 tbsp. tequila and a fresh cinnamon stick to each.
Step 3
3
*Also called canela; a softer, looser-barked variety of the spice. Buy at Latino markets, or use 7 (3-in.) regular cinnamon sticks.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3/4-cup serving without tequila.
Ingredients
4 Mexican cinnamon sticks* (each 5 in. long), plus 18 fresh cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups tequila, optional
Directions
Step 1
1
Heat 3 1/2 qts. water and 4 Mexican cinnamon sticks in a large pot until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon.
Step 2
2
Stir in honey and almond extract. Ladle into mugs. If you like, add about 2 tbsp. tequila and a fresh cinnamon stick to each.
Step 3
3
*Also called canela; a softer, looser-barked variety of the spice. Buy at Latino markets, or use 7 (3-in.) regular cinnamon sticks.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3/4-cup serving without tequila.
