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Antioxidant, digestive support, low-calorie herbal tea
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cinnamon peel tea (250 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
5
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 20% · Fat 14%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (chopped) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 6 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Cinnamon peel tea is made by steeping cinnamon bark or a cinnamon stick in hot water. Simmer a stick for about 10–15 minutes for a stronger infusion, then strain; you can drink it warm or chill it.
No, Cinnamon peel tea is naturally caffeine-free because it is an infusion of cinnamon bark, not tea leaves. It can be a caffeine-free evening drink, although drinking a large cup just before bed may wake you to use the bathroom.
Cinnamon peel tea provides a warm, aromatic drink, and cinnamon contains antioxidant compounds. It is not proven to cure digestive problems, infections, or other illnesses, so treat it as a beverage rather than a remedy.
No, Cinnamon peel tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no reliable evidence that cinnamon tea burns fat or produces lasting weight loss.
Cinnamon peel tea has not been shown to lower blood sugar reliably and should not replace diabetes medication or care. If you have diabetes or take glucose-lowering medicine, ask your doctor or dietitian before making it a regular drink.
Occasional cups of Cinnamon peel tea are generally fine for most adults, but routinely drinking strong tea can add to coumarin exposure, particularly when made with cassia cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon contains much less coumarin.
Either can be used for Cinnamon peel tea: Ceylon cinnamon tastes milder and sweeter, while cassia has a stronger, spicier flavor. Ceylon is the better choice for frequent drinking because it contains less coumarin.
Yes, you can reuse a cinnamon stick for another cup of Cinnamon peel tea, but the second infusion will usually be weaker because some of its flavor has already steeped out. Discard the stick if it smells stale or has been left wet at room temperature.
Brewed Cinnamon peel tea can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Cool it promptly and store it in a clean, sealed container; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Regular or concentrated Cinnamon peel tea is best approached cautiously during pregnancy, since an infusion can provide more cinnamon than ordinary food seasoning. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking it regularly.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.25µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Calcium
18mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.25mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
7.5mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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Cinnamon peel tea is made by steeping pieces of dried cinnamon bark in hot water. The infusion takes on cinnamon’s sweet, woody aroma and can be brewed from bark chips or a cinnamon stick. Cinnamon has long been used as a spice across South and Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, and the tea is enjoyed in many places where it is readily available.
Drink it hot on its own, or pair it with lemon, ginger or a little honey; in some households it is served after a meal or as a warming drink in cooler weather. The plain infusion is very low in calories. If you want to keep it light, skip sweeteners and let the bark steep longer for a fuller flavour.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.