Black tea with cinnamon: recipe, benefits and contraindications
The black tea It is a type of tea as popular as other varieties such as green tea, white tea or red tea. But unlike green tea, black tea contains a lower amount of antioxidants and a higher caffeine content.
This happens mainly due to the oxidation process through which the leaves have passed, since after rolling the leaves they remain 2 hours longer in order to polyphenols They oxidize completely. 
It is a whole fermented tea, which is obtained from the leaves of the Camellia assamica. For this, its leaves are rolled, dried and macerated, which are left for a longer time with the objective of their components reacting to each other.
As a result, an oxidation process occurs that is known as "fermentation", although we must take into account that neither yeast nor bacteria participate in this process.
When preparing black tea at home we must follow the same steps we usually follow for the preparation of any other variety of tea. However, we must take into account their differences in terms of both flavor and aroma: their flavor is much stronger and their aroma characteristic.
Among the different ingredients that can be used for the combined and joint production of black tea, in order to expand its organoleptic qualities, its healing benefits and its medicinal properties, it is possible to choose a cinnamon stick, which will result in a wonderful spiced black tea. We explain how to do it at home.
Benefit of black tea with cinnamon
We are without a doubt before a wonderful tea, which perfectly combines the slightly softer taste of black tea with the great aromatic power of cinnamon.
Rich in minerals
In regards to its nutritional qualities, did you know that Black tea is tremendously rich in minerals? Especially noteworthy is the presence of zinc, calcium, magnesium, chromium, manganese, iron, potassium and fluorine. 
High antioxidant content
As well It is a drink very rich in natural antioxidants. In fact, a cup of cinnamon black tea is able to give us the not insignificant figure of 200 mg. of flavonoids. As you surely know, flavonoids are antioxidants that help us reduce the negative action of free radicals, in addition to being useful to improve the capacity of both dilatation and contraction of blood vessels.
Good against cholesterol
It is useful for those who have the high cholesterol, fundamentally because facilitates the non-oxidation of the known as good cholesterol (HDL), hindering the formation of atheromatous plaques.
Great stimulating power
Black tea is rich in alkaloids, which are substances with an evident stimulating quality. Although it is an excellent natural drink to stimulate us when we need it most, by stimulating the brain and the nervous system, but high consumption is not advised.
How to prepare a black tea with cinnamon
Ingredients needed:
- 3 teaspoons of black tea
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup of water
Preparation of black tea with cinnamon:
First heat a little water, when it boils introduce it in the teapot with the aim of heating it a little.
Put the equivalent of a cup of water in a saucepan or pan and bring to a boil. While the water warms, remove the hot water from the teapot, and add the black tea and the cinnamon stick.
When the water boils serve on top of the ingredients, inside the teapot, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Finally strain at the time of serving, and enjoy. 
Contraindications of black tea with cinnamon
Despite being a generally safe drink, its use is not advised in pregnant women, lactating women and children. It is also not recommended for people with high blood pressure due to its high content of alkaloids (substances with stimulant effects).
On the other hand, excessive consumption of this beverage is not recommended, as its rich tannins make it a demineralizing drink, with diuretic action that will drag minerals as important as sodium and iron. ThemesTea
