Cinnamon and Honey Weight Loss Tea
I don’t know if it works, yet… but I found this cinnamon and honey idea on a news site from India along with a list of other healthy cinnamon and honey ideas. It is from Ayurvedic and Yunani medicine.
The article says that to lose weight, we should make a tea of honey and cinnamon. The author suggested that we boil honey and cinnamon in the water, but I am more inclined to add them to boiled water rather than boil them. Then drink one cup in the morning, about half an hour before breakfast on an empty stomach… and drink one more cup of this tea at night. I’ve tried it a few times and the tea tastes great. I would drink it more often!
Anyhow, the article goes on to claim that if consumed regularly this honey and cinnamon tea will reduce weight by not allowing fat to accumulate in the body even if a person eats a high calorie diet. I hope this is true, and will try it for the next month. I’ll let you know if I lose any weight this way.
I’ll be posting more about honey and cinnamon cures in the future. I like easy and quick home remedies that can be found in my country kitchen pantry.
I just want to add that the article I found has also been reprinted on other websites around the internet but I chose to refer to the site in India because it is the only one that gives the author’s name!
Comment by lindajm — Sunday, April 15, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
I was wondering if you have lost any weight & how much since you started the “tea”? I have been drinking it for about a week now, but I don’t have a scale at home so I’m not sure if I have lost weight. I didn’t have any measurements for the honey & cinnamon so I’ve been using approx. 1 tsp of cinnamon & about 1-1 1/2 tbsp of honey.
Thanks for any information.
Comment by Mary — Monday, July 30, 2007 @ 8:30 am
I lost about five pounds, but then quit drinking the tea. I probably should start again. The tea was easy to make and tastes great.
Comment by lindajm — Saturday, August 4, 2007 @ 7:05 am
im just trying it…if anyone reduces weight please inform me
Comment by teena — Sunday, November 4, 2007 @ 8:17 am
Hey has anyone lost pounds??? please help me too.
Comment by Ashvini — Wednesday, January 23, 2008 @ 8:37 am
i tried this last year, and got down to my lowest weight ever in my adult life, I lost 30 pounds… but then got pregnant so had to stop. I just started back yesterday hoping for same results fyi it happened fast last year like in 2 and a half months.
Comment by Rhonda Lehan — Monday, January 28, 2008 @ 9:36 am
I am just starting now on this tea drink. Does anyone have a ratio of honey to cinnamon. I used 2 honey to 1 cinnamon but if anyone has a tried ratio that works I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Comment by Anita Taylor — Friday, February 1, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
HONEY AND CINNAMON FOR WEIGHT LOSS
YES IT WORKS. I LOST 26 LBS.
Ingredients
Two (2) teaspoons of cinnamon powder
Four (4) teaspoons of honey
Two (2) cups of boiling water (16 oz)
Prepartion
Mix the cinnamon and honey in a cup and make a paste. Let set for 30 minutes. Add the boiling water and stir the mixture with water. Cover the cup for half an hour. After 30 minutes filter the mixture. Wait until it cools enough for drinking and it’s ready.
Take one half of the drink (8 oz) before breakfast.
Take one half of the drink (8 oz) after dinner or before you go to bed
YOU CAN BUY ANY HONEY AND CINNAMON.
Comment by Henrick Gongol — Thursday, February 7, 2008 @ 7:40 am
Thankyou Hendrick, Will try your recipe I am feeling better after week on my recipe but hadn’t lost any weigh yet. Anita
Comment by Anita Taylor — Tuesday, February 12, 2008 @ 2:33 pm
Ok, am about to start taking cinn/honey mixture but have a couple of questions. Can i make a batch enough to last a week and keep it in the fridge? Do you drink it cold, hot or room temp?
When will i start to see results?
Thanks for any responses in advance
Comment by Leo Mora — Saturday, February 16, 2008 @ 7:02 am
Another Question…….
other sites add that you need to filter the mixture before you drink it. Well? Should i?
Comment by Leo Mora — Saturday, February 16, 2008 @ 7:10 am
wow..made the mixture …very think…am i suppose to drink it like that or filter? tried to filter it..nothing works.tried coffee filter, sieve… Please help out someone!
Comment by Leo Mora — Saturday, February 16, 2008 @ 10:11 am
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Thanks for sharing this. I will give it a try.
Comment by Patricia Singleton - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker — Friday, February 22, 2008 @ 7:40 pm
If you have actually tried this tea of cinnamon and honey, will you please let me know if you have lost weight???
Comment by Beck — Monday, February 25, 2008 @ 8:10 am
Hi there…thanks for the wonderful tip…cinnamon with honey mixed with hot water…it does work wonders man…I lost oodles of weight…n still feel fresh!!! Guys try this out for sure!
Comment by kasthuri — Wednesday, February 27, 2008 @ 3:26 am
Hi. I read all the wonderful comments and decided to try it. I love it!! I have one problem though. After the first few days of everything going really well, I made up a batch and it went all goopy in the bottom. the honey and cinnamon went like slime. it really put me off and since then even with different cinnamon and a new jar of honey I still had the same response. Can any one help me? thanks
Comment by Dianne Bowley — Monday, March 3, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Dianne, I think that’s how it is supposed to be. Probably the bulk it creates by mixing honey and cinnamon together is part of the reason it is effective for weight loss. Cinnamon and honey help remove appetite because the stomach feels full.
Comment by admin — Tuesday, March 4, 2008 @ 8:52 am
I would like to try this and I am going to the store today. Is there a measurement to how much honey and cinnamon to put in the one cup?
Comment by Linda — Thursday, March 6, 2008 @ 7:38 am
Linda, see comment 8 above… a commenter gave us a cinnamon and honey tea recipe that worked for him.
Comment by Linda — Thursday, March 6, 2008 @ 8:25 am
I’m starting the diet again. Last time I tried it I lost five pounds. I’ll let you know when I get any good results!
Comment by Linda — Friday, March 7, 2008 @ 8:04 am
It’s interesting to hear that you’ve lost weight before on this tea; I tend to regard these things as so much snake oil. It seems I need to be a little more open-minded. Anyway it will be interesting to follow your progress!
Comment by Janet — Friday, March 7, 2008 @ 9:13 am
I am taking a pinch of cinnamon n a teaspoon of honey in warm water first thing in the morning. i dont see much difference still. but , i will continue it for some more time.
Comment by jacq — Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 6:29 am
I have read that cinnamon reduces blood sugar n good for diabetics. is it true? what effect will it have when a normal person takes it. can anyone explain?
Comment by jacqueline — Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 6:33 am
Would like to try this but would prefer to know the correct portions of honey to cinnamon and water. Did read comments so far and like others have almost same questions. What do you use to strain and can you make large batches to save doing it daily.
Thank you and will reply with news on weight loss. I have a wedding to attend in one month so this may just do the trick.
Comment by trisha — Monday, March 10, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
made my 1st cup this morning! it was delish!! i was told to mix 1tbs honey, 1 ts cinnamon to 1 cup boiling water. u will b left w/cinnamon sediment but it is still very tasty. getting ready to make more right!! i will keep u posted on my results!!
Comment by ms. audi — Tuesday, March 11, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
Well.
I tried it and it works great.
The theory behind drinking it warm is its effectiveness. The warm water aids in proper digestion.. clearing/ melting the fact and effective absorption of the nutrients in to the blood. Its similar to flushing a drain with hotwater.
Moroever preparing it fresh is recommended. I tend to boil the water now along with Honey and Cinnamon.. Earlier, I used to microwave a glass of water. Again microwave is a bad choice to heat/ or cook something.
Cold water or ice ain’t good for the stomach to start with and is not recomended especially after or during food. I quit on Ice water completely about 8 months now and it makes a difference.
Comment by Pat — Tuesday, March 18, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
Hi i started this with raw honey and real cinnamon.It works i mix 2 tea.honey-1 tea.cinnamon boil 1 cup of water then add works better Don’t expect to lose weight fast.I’m losing about 1-1/2 lbs a week.Drink 1/2 cup in the morning & 1/2 at night thats it.To much won’t help
Comment by bob — Friday, March 21, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
I guess I’m dumb but what is “tea water”? For lowering cholesterol the site gives the amount of cinnamon and honey mixed in “tea water”.
Comment by Dorothy — Wednesday, March 26, 2008 @ 10:24 am
Dorothy, use boiling water, just like you’d use for tea.
Comment by Linda — Wednesday, March 26, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
The original recipe instructions were to boil 2 cups of water with the cinnamon and honey…
I believe it is truly best when done that way…
Thanks for sharing!!!
Comment by Merry — Sunday, March 30, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
Thanks Merry… I would like to find that original recipe. Do you know where it is?
Comment by Linda — Monday, March 31, 2008 @ 7:06 am
RAW, UNCOOKED honey must be used for the best results. Also, don’t add the honey until the tea mixture (hot water and cinnamon) have had 30 minutes to sit (covered). I don’t strain it - but if you prefer, you can. Add the RAW honey only after the water had cooled for 30 minutes. Don’t reheat the refrigerated mixuture (the other half) the next morning b/c the hot water kills the enzymes in the honey, making it ineffective.
If this isn’t working for you, you probably aren’t using RAW honey, are adding while the water’s too hot or not making the mixture each evening. It doesn’t take that long, and it works! Keep in mind that once your system is flushed out (clean colon), you will stop losing weight. Then it’s up to you to keep the weight off - proper diet, exercise, etc.
I stared at 140 lbs. and have lost 6 lbs. in just 2 weeks! I’m thrilled.
Comment by Susan — Tuesday, April 1, 2008 @ 5:02 am
Susan, thanks for the advice on getting raw uncooked honey and letting the water/cinnamon tea sit for thirty minutes before adding it. Also, Congratulations on your weight loss!
Comment by Linda — Tuesday, April 1, 2008 @ 6:55 am
What is the ratio of honey and cinnamon for the tea? What have your results been?
Hoe to hear from yu soon, Chantel
Comment by chantel — Wednesday, April 2, 2008 @ 11:50 am
@Chantel - see comment #8 and some of the others… there’s lots of good information from people who have come by here and left comments. There’s so much interest in this, I’m planning another expanded posting on the cinnamon and honey diet remedy soon. Thanks for your comments, everyone!
Comment by Linda — Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 10:35 am
I read about the cinnamon for high blood sugar (mine was to high) and decided to try it, along with more whole grain items in my diet. I went to the dr. last week for more blood work, and my sugar levels have dropped by seven points. I have been doing this for a few months. I can’t guarantee it was the cinnamon, but I am going to continue until my next visit in July to see what happens. I also plan on trying it with the honey. Thanks for the information.
Comment by Clark — Sunday, April 20, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
I have just started this yesterday not sure it will work but I will say this much for this honey & cinnamon for the 2nd day trying it I feel great I suffer from adhd as a 28 yr old and have recently gotten of my meds this has really just gave me the extra mental stabillity I needed how ever I was starting it to lose weight so everone wish me luck that this works for both of these problems
Comment by Deanna — Thursday, April 24, 2008 @ 6:30 am
Couldn’t you also use green tea as a substitute to water, to increase the weight loss factor. I was drinking green tea everyday and was losing weight before I had my first child. I now use it in thier kool-aid and in everything I make that requires water. It just adds the extra benefits to it.
Just a thought.
Comment by Regina — Tuesday, April 29, 2008 @ 10:38 am
@Clark - Thanks for telling us about another reason why cinnamon is good for us.
@Deanna - I never thought of cinnamon and honey for mental stability. I’m going to do more research on this. Thanks for commenting!
@Regina - I never heard of using green tea with this, but think it couldn’t hurt. Thanks for the idea.
Comment by Linda — Wednesday, April 30, 2008 @ 7:32 am
Was wondering if anyone experienced symptoms of nausea? I tried the tea for the first time this morning and felt quite ill after drinking a full cup. I’m not sure if this is normal or if I’m releasing toxins????? Has anyone had a similar experience?
Comment by Jac — Wednesday, April 30, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
Jac, I’ve never had that reaction to cinnamon and honey. I wonder if it was because of the type of honey you used.
Comment by Linda — Wednesday, April 30, 2008 @ 9:52 pm
I used regular store bought honey. I have purchased some Manuka honey today and it is supposed to have advanced therapeutic qualities. Maybe I felt so ill as i had an empty stomach and had felt hungry for quite a while prior to drinking the tea???
Comment by Jac — Wednesday, April 30, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
I hope the sick feeling doesn’t continue, Jac. If it does, I’d cut down the amount of cinnamon used.
Comment by Linda — Thursday, May 1, 2008 @ 8:25 am
Well happy to report that I had my second cup this morning (decided to miss bedtime drink as didn’t want to risk feeling sick during the night) and I do feel squeemish this morning but a big improvement on yesterday. I will persevere and hopefully reap the benefits. Will keep you posted.
Comment by Jac — Thursday, May 1, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
believe it or not… CINNAMON AND HONEY REALLY DOES WORK…
Comment by JANE ZaM — Wednesday, May 7, 2008 @ 6:16 am
I have been taking this mixture for two days now and after reading your comments I have this to offer - strain the water and cinnamon mixture - don’t put that gob of gook in yr stomach - it will make u sick - I strain mine a couple of times thru the seive and lastly thru a coffee filter and it works really well then add the honey. I make a double batch and put mine in a large mason jar with a cover and keep it on the counter.
I am a huge sugar fan - I crave sugar!! This mixture has reduced my cravings for sugar immensely!! In the past two days I have not eaten anything sweet at all and have no desire to do so - perhaps this will help me to lose weight. I have seen nothing yet with regards to a colon cleanse but I have been told it will take a couple of days for “any movement” so to speak!! haha! Also there is no change in the scale with regards to weight loss BUT I am losing inches because my pants r loose so I am going to give this at least a week or two and will report back to you.
If nothing else it reduces the sugar cravings and tastes really great!!!
Good luck to all of u I know how hard it is to loose weight!!!
Comment by Marilyn — Wednesday, May 7, 2008 @ 10:47 am
The “Honey and Cinnamon” tea is great. Lost six pounds in the first ten days.
I use “Watkins” cinnamon because it is naturally sweet. Better then the bitter stuff from the store. You won’t find it in stores; you need to find a dealer that sells it. Call 800 operator and ask for “Watkins Products” number.
Comment by Eloise — Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
Hi Again,
I don’t strain the mixture. I keep a jar made up with half honey and half cinn. I put a heaping teaspoon of it in a cup of almost boiling water. I stir it several times, let it cool some, and drink it with a stir here and there. It tastes great with the sweet cinn.
Raw honey is best. Processing destroys the good parts of the honey (have forgotten what they are called).Cinnamon does help your blood surger. 1/4 t per day is all you need. Also helps lower cholesteral. I also add a spoon of the mixture to oatmeat or anything I want sweet. Even use it on toast without butter. I have heard too much will give the runs slightly but have not had that happen.
Comment by Eloise — Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
hay !
the drink isnt that qreat . uqh :\
buh there is so many diferent waysz to make the tea on the web ..
which one shouLd i reaLy use ?
Comment by nicOes` — Saturday, May 31, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
Im been drinking these mixtures for 1 month.I became energetic and my arthritis are gone.Many notice that im losing weight.I drunk it hot.
Comment by racquel ho — Sunday, June 1, 2008 @ 6:22 am
Hi, i have also started to take honey and cinnamon tea sine couple of days before. not yet found any major changem bt i like the taste. report you later with the result….thx
Comment by Syed — Tuesday, June 3, 2008 @ 3:51 am
The Cinnamon that is sold in the USA is actually Cassia. A chemical called coumarin in Cassia could be toxic. Please click the link below my name to read how to identify real Cinnamon from Cassia.
Comment by Cinnamon — Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 7:36 pm
Cinnamon you are spot on. The only country that sells Cassia Cinnamon is the USA.
Please click the link below my name to read what the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has to say about Coumarin
Comment by George — Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Cinnamon you are spot on. The only country that sells Cassia as Cinnamon is the USA.
Please click the link below my name to read what the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has to say about coumarin
Comment by George — Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 5:44 pm
I was sent an email last week about the honey and cinnamon cures and I did some research on the web and some people were saying it was a myth because honey will store as fat when drinking it before bed? I have only tried it for a few days now and do not notice a difference as of yet but will keep drinking it. I am just a little concerned about the amount of comments that it could actually cause you to gain weight because the honey will store in your system and because you drink it before you go to bed that it will turn in to fat. Are there any websites I can go to that can explain way they may be incorrect.
Comment by megan — Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
I’ve been drinking cinnamon and honey for about a week now and I have lost five pounds.
Comment by Trudy — Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
Henrick how do you filter the mixture?
Comment by Lady Derest — Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
I AM 120 KGS AND 5.11 IN HEIGHT AND 27 YEARS OLD…WHEN I BEGAN WORKING IN NIGHT IN NIGHT SHITS I PUT ON 10 MORE KGS AND AND STARTING FROM TOMMORROW I’LL BE TRYING THIS RECIPE AND I DO HOPE THERE’LL BE SOME MAJOR CHANGES
Comment by Fatso — Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
I AM 120 KGS AND 5.11 IN HEIGHT AND 27 YEARS OLD…WHEN I BEGAN WORKING IN NIGHT IN NIGHT SHIFTS I PUT ON 10 MORE KGS AND AND STARTING FROM TOMMORROW I’LL BE TRYING THIS RECIPE AND I DO HOPE THERE’LL BE SOME MAJOR CHANGES
Comment by Fatso — Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
I purchased the real Cinnamon from Dru Era in Ceylon.
The Cinnamon is so sweet I can reduce on the sugar in all my recipes.
Comment by Jane — Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 6:44 am
TAKEN MY 5 DOSE TODAY AND I THINK THE SCALES HAVE DEFLECTED A BIT….
I’LL KEEP U ALL POSTED
Comment by Fatso — Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 3:09 am
I have benn drinking this cinnamon honey tea for past two days(one time). i feel very tired after drinking this tea and also sweating. I had gestational diabeties 2 years back and i was fine after i had baby. I haven’t check my sugsr lavel recently. my question is is it ok to drink the tea, bcz i really need to lose some weight. i would really appreciate if someone reply me back. thanks in advance.
Comment by maya — Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
I have been drinking honey cinnamon and pollen in room temperature water and i have lose weight if you use hot water it´s not good and it will not work try it you will see and now i feel so good about my self and do your breading exercise and you will be so sexy and eat healty stay away from proses food if you want to live healty live away from illness thanks
Comment by kinich ahau — Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 12:11 am
I just started with 1 teasp honey &
1 teasp cinnamon..put in cup water; and put in micro wave till
HOT..it’s awful tasting but did get
it down - twice..how can I improve
the taste?
Oldster August 3, 2008
Comment by Oldster — Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 5:03 am
I read most of the comments posted. It seems that most of you have only tried the Honey and cinnamon for less than 3 wks. I tried it and lost 4 lbs in 7 days, most of the weight came from the stomach area. I hope everyone of you keep drinking it and look for successiful results.
Comment by theresa — Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 8:11 pm
I have been drinking this tea for almost a week now. I haven’t noticed any weight changes, but I don’t have a scale.
I use #33’s recipe, but might try #8’s, just cause I like the tea so much! I don’t filter it either. I did read on earthclinic.com that whatever recipe you use, you should keep it 1 part cinn to 2 parts honey. (so 1 tsp cin to 2 tsp honey, so on).
I ate fastfood the night I started this, and the next morning, I did get really sick and was in the bathroom all morning. But I have noticedif I eat healthy during the day it doens’t have this effect at all. So it certainly cleans everything out.
I also don’t have cravings for the sugar anymore, and I’m addicted to sugar, so that says alot!
Comment by mia — Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
also, I (think) Hy-vee might carry Watkins spices now, I saw some the other day. Not sure if they have the cinnamon though.
Comment by mia — Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
I am planning on starting this cinammon and honey diet today. very anxious to see if it works.
will keep you posted on results…
Comment by Delores — Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:55 am
Started the tea last night it was good this mornings cold left overs wasa little hard to get down but I will keep you posted
Comment by big gmama — Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
Hi everyone… me and my bff aka.. soon to be skinny bitches….were viewing your comments and are excited to try this new magic potion lol…loves it… so we’re fat and hoping this will be what we are looking for, to not be fat anymore lol!!! so after the results are in we will let you know if this is the magic shit!!! we have a friend that claims they lost 120lbs using this along with healthy diet and exercise.. so here we go… put the kettle on!!!!
Comment by soon to be skinny bitches — Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
I made my first batch of this tea and the cinnamon and water turned to slime. Is this the way it’s supposed to turn out?
Comment by jay — Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 7:59 pm
p.s. our friend lost the weight over a 7 month period.. so is YOUR kettle on!!!!!
Comment by soon to be skinny bitches — Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
comment to #72— I love the mixture, it should just be like a cup of hot tea, very tasty. When I make it, I make the cinnamon and honey mixture and let it set for about 30 minutes and then add a cup of boiling water, and stir real good, and mine has turned out fine so far…
Comment by Delores — Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
Reply to #74
I made the tea again,this time not adding so much cinnamon and with the water, cooled down a bit from the boil. Seems okay now,. IMPORTANT: I visited my Chinese Medicine doctor last night for another matter and when I told her about this, she let me know that if you put the honey in boiling water, you kill the natural and essential enzymes in it. As well, the honey needs to be unpasturized for that reason.
The proper way to make this tea is by steeping 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for about 30 minutes in 1 cup of water first. Once the mixture becomes room temperature, add 1 full teaspoon of honey and then drink. You can put half in the fridge for the morning for the next day, but do not heat it up. I must say so far, in only 3 days, my abdomen is shrinking already with no major side effects. Hmmm. My thoughts: Maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t, but psychologically I choose to believe it does and it sure is curbing my sweet tooth! Good luck to y’all and I’ll keep you posted.
Comment by jay — Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7:27 am
I started drinking this tea few days ago but I have read many different methods all in different websites. I am just making a past with the cinnamon and honey and then adding the hot water after that and drinking. Will this procedure still work or do I have to do something else? Please help anybodyy!!!
Comment by Eden — Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 4:36 am
You can get Watkins cinnamon on ebay. I’ve been using another brand, but will try some Watkins.
I’ve been drinking the tea for a little over a week. Haven’t noticed any difference in weight, but will continue for a few weeks. The first several days I drank it, it didn’t turn to slime. Bought a new bottle of cinnamon and now dealing with slime every batch, and unsuccessful in straining it. I’ll try the suggestion above and strain it several times through a sieve, then a coffee filter.
Comment by Louise — Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 8:31 am
Hi u all m too anxious to c da change because i began yesterday to take honey and cinnamon how long does it take to chop off weight? Anyone out there to help. Thnx
Comment by Moesha Ug — Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 4:47 am
Hi. I started drinking the cinnamon and honey tea last week and lost 4 kg in that time! Not sure if it is because I am also combining it with apple cider capsules before meals. I also drink about 2 l of water a day. The issue about the honey is to use raw honey, as it still has all the enzymes that work towards weight loss. Treated honey is basically useless due to the radiation process it goes through. The other thing is not to boil the honey - it also loses its good properties. So what I do is I put 1 tsp of cinnamon in boiling water, let is steep for about 5 mins and then add 1 tsp of honey to the water. That also addresses the issue of the slime situation. Hope it helps! I certainly am continuing with this!
Comment by Amanda — Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 2:30 am
hi frds,
I have started this recipe from last 3 days…but was boiling 1/2 tbs cinnamon+ 1 tbs honey and and 1 cup water together…so i will start adding honey when cinnamon and water mixture cools down..
1 question :- I have PCOS and I am trying to loose weight to get pregnant.will this be harmful in anyway….please do answere.
thanks,
Sakshi
Comment by sakshi — Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 10:18 pm
So do also drink the tea before dinner at night or before bed? Can you just only drink it at night?
Comment by Sara — Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 8:46 am
my blood group is o positive.I cannot eat cinnamon.It make my tummy upset.I use honey everyday in tea instead of sugar.
Comment by baali — Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
getting ready to start this tea using #75 suggestions on proportions. I am on a heart transplant list but doctor doesn’t think I will be eligable because of other health factors.My heart is too weak to beat on its own so I have a pacemaker to do the work for me.This tea is supposed to help strengthen the heart. The doc read the article on snopes and said to go ahead and try it..hope it works..will keep you posted from Kingman Arizona
Comment by Diane — Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
Saksi, I too have PCOS. Just stop if you do get pregnant - honey is not good for pregnant women, esp. unpasterized which should be used in this recipe.
Just had a baby 3 months ago, so looking forward to trying this tea.
Anyone try it with green tea yet?
Comment by Carol — Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 5:36 am
If I don’t filter the cinnamon tea, are the particles that don’t dissolve of any value to the body? Would that boost the weight loss effect? I have just tried for a couple of days and I do feel a difference (my imagination?). Lost 1 lb, but maybe that is fluid loss. Are either of the ingredients a diuretic?
Comment by Cindy — Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 9:00 am
I started the tea mixture last night..
*NOTE:The honey used needs to be REAL RAW UNPASTEURIZED HONEY. If it says PURE honey it is most likely pasteurized. It is best to only buy honey that says RAW or UNPASTEURIZED on the label. The difference is that the enzymes are all heated out of the pasteurized honey.
Cinnamon and Honey formula for weight loss:
This should be prepared at night before going to bed.
1. Use 1 part cinnamon to 2 parts raw honey. 1/2 tsp cinnamon to 1 tsp honey is recommended but can use more or less as long as in the ratio of 1 to 2. — so 1 tsp cinnamon to 2 tsp raw honey is ok too as an example.
2. Boil 1 cup…that is 8 oz of water.
3. Pour water over cinnamon and cover and let it steep for 1/2 hour..(30 minutes)
4. Add honey now that it has cooled. Never add honey when it is hot as the heat will destroy the enzymes and other nutrients in the raw honey.
5. Drink 1/2 of this directly before going to bed. The other 1/2 should be covered and refrigerated.
6. In the morning drink the other half that you refirgerated…but do not re-heat it…drink it cold or at room temp only.
Do not add anything else to this recipe. No lemon, no lime, no vinegar. It is not necessary to drink it more time in a day…it is only effective on an empty stomach and primarily at night.
This works for most people. Inches are lost before any measurement on the scales. This program will cause significant inches lost…but you will reach a plateau and may not lose anymore. This is because the cinnamon and honey cause a cleansing effect in the digestive tract and cleans out parasites and other fungus and bacteria that slow down the digestion…causing a toxic build up. (Lowers pH) Once this is all cleaned out then you will most likely have the weight loss slow down.
Other side effects from a cleansing can occur because of toxins being released…if this occurs, cut back on how much you use or take a break.
Additionally people report increased energy, more sex drive, and feeling happier/mood enhancer.
I didn’t mind the taste.. and I didn’t strain it..Happy weight loss everyone:)
Comment by Sue — Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 8:12 am
well I tried the tea for only a few days.. I really think it tastes horrible.. seems like too much cinnamon.. and maybe Im not making it right.. Im thinking about trying it again.. but I wasn’t using RAW honey..maybe when I try it with the correct honey I will like it better.. keep ya posted
Comment by way to over weight — Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 8:31 am
I have been drinking the tea mixture for weight loss for 3 1/2 weeks and I haven’t lost a pound! In fact I think I may have gained one or two lbs. and haven’t “shrunk” in inches at all. At first it seemed to really help my digestion but now I’m back to my same old sluggish digestion. Why isn’t it working?
Comment by Nene — Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 8:04 am
My friend and I just started this yesterday in hopes this might actually work. Neither of us have a problem with the taste and we’re pretty much following what #86 said to do. We’re going to give it at least 2-3 weeks to see if there is anything noticable from it. My short term goal is to lose at least 10-15 lbs. by the holidays. If I can lose a little more than that, I’d be extremely happy. I do have a long term goal, but am trying to focus on short term goals and then at the end, I will hopefully have reached my ultimate long term goal. We shall see and I will post something after 2-3 weeks. Good luck to everyone else!
Comment by Tammi — Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 8:34 am
Hi, I was reading all these comments & request for recipes:
The original recipe is:
1 cup boiling water
1/2 tsp cinnomon-good quality
1 teaspoon raw honey
boil water - remove from heat steep cinnamon for about 15min
add honey and stir
I use a small fine mesh sieve to strain all particle out of tea
(found in any kitchen gadget dept-about the size of the mouth of a drinking glass)
the recipe can be doubled or tripled accordingly -
Sounds exciting! I hope it works…I just started yesterday and will report any favorable results, thanks
Comment by America — Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 10:41 am
Hi, I was reading all these comments & request for recipes:
The original recipe is:
1 cup boiling water
1/2 tsp cinnomon-good quality
1 teaspoon raw honey
boil water - remove from heat add cinnamon - steep cinnamon for about 15min in hot water
add honey and stir
I use a small fine mesh sieve to strain all particle out of tea
(found in any kitchen gadget dept-about the size of the mouth of a drinking glass)
the recipe can be doubled or tripled accordingly -
Sounds exciting! I hope it works…I just started yesterday and will report any favorable results, thanks
(made a clarification in the recipe)
Comment by America — Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 10:46 am
Thanks for the clarification, America. I think it is important to remember to use RAW honey (not store processed clear honey) and also REAL CINNAMON… not CASSIA which is sold and labeled as Cinnamon in the USA.
Comment by Linda — Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 11:52 am
I have been on the cinnamon and honey for one week now and the inches are felt. It really is working. try it
Comment by lucy — Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 8:20 am
Is this honey and cinnamon tea safe during pregnancy and when breast feeding?
Comment by SB — Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 10:54 am
SB - I wrote this for you: Herbs and Pregnancy - what to use and what not to use. The rules for breastfeeding are the same as for pregnancy.
Comment by Linda — Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 4:31 pm
My mom has been taking the combo for her arthritis and she feels great . I just started taking it to see if it would help me lose weight but as an asthmatic i have noticed i dont need my inhaler as i used to not sure if its the tea>
Comment by aisha — Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
I make the tea before bed and really enjoy it warm. However the cold serving in the morning is very difficult for me to get down. Can we still get weight loss results by drinking the full cup each night? Or does it have to be twice a day?
Comment by dAd — Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
Doesn’t the results of drinking this mixture depend on everyone’s diet? Some say it works others say it doesn’t. What are your diets consisting of besides the tea? I already have raw honey, but will need to find cinnamon that isn’t cassia? I will post again to advise when I start and update as needed! Thanks and good luck to all.
Comment by selfesteemrox — Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
aisha - the cinnamon and honey combination is good for a host of other ailments… asthma could be one of them.
dAd - I don’t know of any hard fast scientific evidence for how this diet works. I don’t know why you would need to drink it cold in the morning. Why not warm?
selfesteemrox - cool screen name! I’ll bet you’re right that diet does affect this… I don’t think just cinnamon and honey tea will help if someone is eating donuts all day.
Comment by Linda — Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 7:45 am
Hi Linda. Can I contact you privately via email about another subject? Please leave email address if possible. Thanks.
Comment by selfesteemrox — Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:57 pm
It is very good to see the results that so many people had with this remedy. Cinnamon is not good just for weight loss. It has so many other health benefits and you get all of them while loosing weight. Keep something in mind though. Cinnamon has something called cumarin. This is not water soluble. So if you are taking a lot of cinnamon don’t use the powder. Boil few sticks of cinnamon in water and drink the tea. But if you are pressed for time this is not a solution. Find the real cinnamon (ceylon cinnamon) powder. Ceylon cinnamon has only 0.004% cumarin compared to 0.5% in cassia (cinnamon sold in north america unless it is labelled ceylon cinnamon). Here is the link for health effects of cumarin:
http://www.bfr.bund.de/cd/8487
Comment by Kurundu — Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:39 am
I cannot hide anymore the reason I know so much about cinnamon. I grew up surrounded by ceylon cinnamon in Sri Lanka. If you check the internet and check where the best cinnaon in the world is; it is around my village I grew up. My father came to Canada to visit us in 2006 and saw what is sold in stores. he convinced me to import cinnamon from Sri Lanka and sell. Right now he is very dissapointed in me that I haven’t sold his cinnamon. If you send me an e-mail to true.cinnamon@rogers.com with your address I can see if I can deliveer you some.
Comment by Kurundu — Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
selfesteemrox - my email address is linda at countrykitchenpantry dot com.
Comment by Linda — Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:01 am
Kurundu, great information! You do sound like an expert and should go into the cinnamon business!!
Comment by Linda — Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:04 am
Hi, I read about honey cinnamon recipe for weight loss.. I have few questions before I start using this…how many days should this be taken? will there be any side effects? what happens when I stop this?
Comment by Krithika — Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:04 am