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Cinnamon water as a small morning sip
A small piece of cinnamon sits in warm water for a few minutes, and you sip that water in the morning. It is a gentle ritual, not a drink that changes your weight.
About this cinnamon water morning sip
Keep the cinnamon piece small and the glass modest. The smell is warm and woody, and the water should taste lightly spiced, not harsh. Take the stick out before you drink, and do not chew a large piece of bark.
This sip does not stand in for breakfast. Eat your usual morning meal, and leave the water unsweetened. If the taste burns your mouth or sits badly on the stomach, skip it the next day.
Ingredients
- One small cinnamon stick
- A cup of warm drinking water
- A clean glass for the morning sip
How to prepare
- Drop the cinnamon stick into warm drinking water and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Lift the stick out and pour the water into a glass. Do not eat the bark.
How to use
- Sip one small glass in the morning, after or beside breakfast.
- Stop at one glass. Do not keep topping it up through the day.
- If it tastes too strong, use a smaller piece of cinnamon next time.
Helpful habits
- Choose a dry stick with a mild, clean smell.
- Wash the glass the same morning so the spice does not sit out.
Precautions
- This is not a fat-loss drink and it does not promise kilos lost.
- Skip it if cinnamon irritates your mouth, reflux or stomach.
- In pregnancy, or if you take regular medicine, ask a doctor before making it a daily habit.
Frequently asked questions
Will cinnamon water make me lose weight?
- No. It is only a warm morning sip. It does not promise kilos lost.
How much cinnamon should I use?
- One small stick in a cup of water is enough. A larger piece only makes the sip harsh.
Can I add sugar or honey?
- Leave it unsweetened. Sugar turns a plain sip into a sweet drink.
