If a recipe calls for cinnamon sticks but you only have ground cinnamon, you can use the ground version instead. Most recipe developers recommend using a 1/2 teaspoon (about 1.4 grams) of cinnamon for every cinnamon stick the recipe calls for.

Discover how to make Cinnamon Powder Tea if you don't have Cinnamon sticks. While sticks are better and far less messy, Ceylon Cinnamon powder tea is faster and more convenient.

You can drink it warm, or cool it to make homemade iced tea. The easiest way to make this beverage is to simply add 1 teaspoon (2.6 grams) of ground cinnamon to 1 cup (235 ml) of boiled water and stir. You can also make cinnamon tea by steeping a cinnamon stick in boiling water for 10–15 minutes.

Place the cinnamon sticks or powder in a saucepan with water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool.