How to Make Ceylon Cinnamon Tea To make Ceylon cinnamon tea, take 2 cups water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 black or green tea bags and a bit of lemon juice which is optional. Boil the water and then add to the cups. Add the sticks and tea bags. Let it steep for about 5-10 min. Remove the sticks and the tea bags. If needed add lemon juice. You can even keep adding hot water to the cup in order to enjoy all day long. More or less cinnamon sticks can be used, depending upon the preference of the user. If you want to add flavor or for health benefits, place a cinnamon stick in any tea while it steeps. To bring out more flavor, add some sugar or honey. In order to make two cups of tea, one tea bag is strong enough. Do not add milk to cinnamon tea because the beneficial properties of both the cinnamon and the tea will be compromised.