How to Boil Cinnamon Sticks

Boiling cinnamon sticks is a simple process that can fill your home with a warm, inviting aroma. Cinnamon sticks can be used to make tea, mulled wine, or simply as a natural air freshener.

Here are the steps on how to boil cinnamon sticks:

Things You'll Need:

- Cinnamon sticks

- Water

- Pot

- Stove

Instructions:

Step 1: Gather your materials.

You will need cinnamon sticks, water, a pot, and a stove.

Step 2: Prepare the cinnamon sticks.

Break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces if desired. This will help release the flavor and aroma of the cinnamon sticks and reduce boiling time.

Step 3: Add the cinnamon sticks to the pot.

Place the cinnamon sticks in the pot.

Step 4: Add water to the pot.

Add enough water to the pot to cover the cinnamon sticks.

Step 5: Bring the water to a boil.

Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 6: Reduce heat and simmer.

Once the water boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer the cinnamon sticks for 15-20 minutes, or until the water has reduced by about half.

Step 7: Strain the cinnamon sticks.

Pour the liquid through a strainer to remove the cinnamon sticks.

Step 8: Enjoy!

Your cinnamon-infused water is now ready to enjoy. You can drink it as tea, add it to mulled wine, or use it as a natural air freshener.

Additional Tips:

Use high-quality cinnamon sticks: Fresh, Ceylon cinnamon sticks will give you the best flavor and aroma. Look for sticks that are smooth and unblemished.

Simmer for desired color: The longer you simmer the cinnamon sticks, the darker the color of the water will become. Experiment with different simmer times to achieve your desired flavor and color.