Ingredients (Makes 2 servings)
2 cinnamon sticks (broken in half)
4 dried bay leaves (use culinary bay—Laurus nobilis)
2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers (or 4 chamomile tea bags)
½ liter (2 cups) filtered water
1–2 tsp raw honey (optional, added after steeping)
Instructions
Simmer, don’t boil:
In a small saucepan, combine cinnamon, bay leaves, chamomile, and water.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (small bubbles, not rolling boil).
Steep with intention:
Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes. This extracts oils and compounds without burning delicate herbs.
Strain & sweeten:
Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into mugs. Stir in honey only if desired (skip if managing blood sugar).
Sip mindfully:
