Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Loose Leaf Black Tea – Warming Spiced Brew for Cold-Weather Wind-Down Rituals
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Loose Leaf Black Tea – Warming Spiced Brew for Cold-Weather Wind-Down Rituals
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Why you'll love it
- Three decades of family-owned expertise signals trusted, premium quality over supermarket bagged teas
- Bold three-cinnamon-plus-clove profile delivers a sensory experience stronger than typical flavored black teas
- Wide product line (30 flavor and size variants) lets buyers stock a full tea drawer from one trusted brand
- 1% for the Planet membership lets eco-conscious drinkers feel their purchase supports environmental causes
- Loose-leaf format and visible cinnamon bark and orange peel pieces offer an artisanal ritual that bagged tea cannot match
- Available in both small 4oz tasting tins and 1lb value sizes to suit first-time buyers and daily drinkers alike
- Sweet condensed milk creates a dessert-like experience in the early evening
- Perfect steep time of 5 minutes 30 seconds with boiling water for optimal flavor
- 7-minute steep time works well for a bolder brew
- Small loose leaves work well with a fine mesh strainer (French press also works)
- Aroma when the can is first opened is highly inviting
- Bold and smooth taste profile
- Only a hint of chocolate rather than a dominant chocolate flavor
- Smooth and flavorful to the last drop, good for sugar-conscious drinkers
- Makes mornings feel worth getting up for
- Loose leaf format is more eco-friendly and cheaper than bagged alternatives
- Light herbal spice notes instead of overpowering cinnamon
Perfect for
- Daily morning black tea ritual with milk or sweetener
- Afternoon pick-me-up that replaces a second coffee
- Cold-weather warming brew during fall and winter months
- Gift bundle for tea lovers (variety of flavors in different tins)
- Holiday hostess gift using the 4oz decorative tin
- Adding a teaspoon of stevia and warm milk for a desert-style soak/tub drink
- Drinking with whipped cream as a breakfast treat
- Making as a Mother's Day morning beverage
- Substituting for morning coffee
- Adding cream and turbinado sugar as a traditional chai preparation
- Pairing with warm fire, chocolate bundt cake for a cozy experience
Product Information
HOT CINNAMON SPICE - This tea is one of our most flavorful (and popular), combining black tea, three types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet cloves.
CAFFEINATED TEA - Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice is a caffeinated and medium bodied tea; yet it fills your mouth with a mélange of spices
AROMA - Hot Cinnamon Spice tea has a very strong aroma of spices and citrus.
BLACK TEA - China black is the base of this tea so the leaves are dark brown - there are pieces of cinnamon bark and orange peel covered with cinnamon dust
HARNEY & SONS IS A PROUD MEMBER OF 1% FOR THE PLANET. Joining 1% for The Planet meant we could directly donate one percent of our total sales to the environmental organizations of our choice.
Our most popular flavored tea worldwide, Hot Cinnamon Spice is an assertive blend of black teas, three types of cinnamon, orange peel, and sweet cloves. Harney & Sons was founded on a commitment to deliver customers the finest quality tea possible. This promise, made 30 years ago, serves as the company's guiding principle. Today, Harney & Sons Tea remains family owned and managed, with three generations of Harney's preserving John's tradition of fine tea and traveling the world in search of the finest ingredients. It is not only the Harney mission to deliver quality tea products to their customers, but also to educate the world of tea history and taste. Whether through their dedicated customer service team, their published guides to tea drinking, or their two tea tasting shops, the Harney & Sons team works to pass on their passion of tea to a wide audience. From lugging heavy tea filled chests down their basement stairs, to stocking shelves at stores nationwide, Harney & Sons remains committed to delivering their customers a superior tea drinking experience.
Ingredients
Black tea, orange peel, cinnamon, cloves. Contains natural and artificial flavors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I brew this as a low-sugar dessert-style drink with stevia and warm milk?
Yes. A teaspoon of stevia and warm milk turns the cup into a dessert-style soak or tub drink without refined sugar, making it suitable for sugar-conscious evening rituals.
Is this a good warming brew for cold fall and winter evenings?
Yes. The three-cinnamon-plus-clove profile and medium-bodied black tea base produce a warming cup that pairs well with cozy reading chair sessions, winter cabin kitchens, and autumn porch afternoons.
Does the cinnamon and clove aroma actually help with a wind-down routine?
Yes. The aroma is frequently described as candle-worthy, and brewing a cup in the early evening creates a sensory cue that signals the body it is time to shift into wind-down mode.
Is there a way to make it feel like a wellness ritual rather than just a drink?
Yes. Brewing it loose leaf with a fine mesh strainer, steeping for 5 minutes 30 seconds, and pouring it into a favorite mug transforms a simple cup into a mindful, multi-sensory moment.
Will the caffeine content disrupt an early evening soak or tub drink?
The tea is caffeinated, so for a strict pre-sleep ritual consider enjoying it earlier in the evening or pairing it with an herbal option from the same brand line for a caffeine-free counterpart.
Is this a healthier swap for my usual sugary chai latte?
Yes. Brewing the loose leaf at home lets you control the milk and sweetener, so you can skip the syrup-heavy café version and use stevia, turbinado sugar, or a small amount of sweet condensed milk for a smoother result.
Does the 1% for the Planet membership support my wellness values?
Yes. Knowing that a portion of sales supports environmental organizations lets you align your daily ritual with broader wellbeing values, which is an important part of many wellness routines.
Is the loose leaf format better for me than bagged tea?
Loose leaf tea is more eco-friendly and often more economical per cup than bagged alternatives, and the absence of paper or nylon bags aligns with a wellness lifestyle that values cleaner inputs.
Can I drink this daily without worrying about added sugar?
Yes. The blend is smooth and flavorful to the last drop, so sugar-conscious drinkers can enjoy it plain or with a low-calorie sweetener without sacrificing taste.
Is the flavor too heavy for a calming evening ritual?
No. Despite the bold cinnamon profile, the cup finishes smooth and balanced, with light herbal spice notes rather than overpowering intensity, which suits a wind-down routine.
How do I brew a stronger cup for a longer tub soak?
Extend the steep time to 7 minutes for a bolder brew that holds its character even when diluted into a larger mug of warm milk, which is ideal for a slow soak.
Will the aroma irritate sensitivities during a mindfulness session?
The cinnamon and clove aroma is warm rather than sharp, and brewing in a well-ventilated room usually keeps it pleasant. If you are highly sensitive, brew at a slightly lower temperature to soften the volatile oils.
Is it safe to brew this in a French press for a daily ritual?
Yes. A French press is one of the recommended brewing methods because the small loose leaves are easy to filter, and it lets you decant cleanly after a 5 to 7 minute steep.
Does the tin keep the tea fresh enough for infrequent wellness steeps?
Yes. The reusable protective tin is designed to block light, air, and moisture, which preserves aroma and flavor across weeks of occasional brewing.
Is this a good substitute for a Teavana chocolate chai in my evening routine?
Yes. Brewing it with sweet condensed milk recreates a similar dessert-style evening drink, and the loose leaf format gives you more control over strength and sweetness.
What is the best way to enjoy this as a dessert-style treat without guilt?
Use unsweetened warm milk and a small amount of stevia or turbinado sugar, or whip a little whipped cream on top for a breakfast treat that still respects sugar-conscious goals.
How do I brew Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice loose leaf black tea?
Use boiling water and one teaspoon of loose leaf per cup. Steep for 5 minutes 30 seconds for the recommended flavor, or extend to 7 minutes for a bolder brew. A fine mesh strainer or French press works well for the small loose leaves.
Can I add milk and sweetener to this spiced black tea?
Yes. It is often brewed with warm milk and a teaspoon of stevia for a low-sugar dessert-style drink, with cream and turbinado sugar for a traditional chai preparation, or with sweet condensed milk for an early evening treat.
What is the best way to store the tea after opening the tin?
Keep the lid sealed on the reusable protective tin and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This preserves the cinnamon, clove, and orange peel aroma between steeps.
Does this tea work with a French press?
Yes. A French press is one of the recommended brewing methods because the small loose leaves filter out cleanly when you press the plunger after a 5 to 7 minute steep.
What infuser or strainer do I need for the loose leaves?
A fine mesh strainer is the best fit for the small loose leaves. Basket-style infusers and French presses also work well, while very coarse strainers may let some leaf fragments pass into the cup.
What is included in the tin when it arrives?
The 4oz reusable tin arrives filled with the Hot Cinnamon Spice loose leaf black tea blend, including visible cinnamon bark and orange peel pieces. No additional infuser, mug, or accessories are included, so a fine mesh strainer is a helpful add-on for first-time loose leaf brewers.
Is this product safe for daily consumption?
Yes. It is a standard caffeinated medium-bodied black tea suitable for daily morning or afternoon use. As with any caffeinated tea, enjoy it earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine in the evening.
Does the loose leaf tea have a strong smell when I first open the tin?
Yes. The aroma is one of the standout features and is frequently described as candle-worthy, with warm notes of cinnamon, clove, and orange peel that fill the room the moment you break the seal.
What is the difference between this loose leaf black tea and a bagged spiced chai?
Loose leaf tea uses larger or more whole pieces of leaf, cinnamon bark, and orange peel, which produces a more aromatic, layered cup and is more eco-friendly and economical per cup than bagged alternatives. Bagged spiced teas typically use smaller tea dust and flavorings, which brew faster but offer less depth.
