Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Loose Leaf Black Tea – Flavorful Afternoon Pick-Me-Up for Home Office Focus
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Loose Leaf Black Tea – Flavorful Afternoon Pick-Me-Up for Home Office Focus
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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 this tea replace my second afternoon coffee at my desk?
Yes. The medium-bodied black tea base provides a steady caffeine lift that works well as an afternoon pick-me-up without the crash some people experience with a second coffee.
Will the 5 minute 30 second steep fit into a busy meeting schedule?
Yes. Setting a 5 minute 30 second steep is a low-effort timer that fits between tasks, and the ritual itself can act as a short focus break before the next meeting.
Is the aroma distracting in a shared home office?
No. The cinnamon and clove aroma is warm and inviting rather than sharp, so most people find it pleasant in a shared workspace and well suited to background scent during focused work.
Can I brew a single cup quickly with a fine mesh strainer?
Yes. Small loose leaves work well with a fine mesh strainer, so you can brew one focused cup at a time and avoid the waste of steeping a full pot.
Does the caffeine level match what I need for morning meetings?
Yes. As a caffeinated medium-bodied black tea, it delivers enough lift to replace your morning coffee while providing a flavorful alternative to a plain cup of joe during virtual meetings.
Is this a good substitute for coffee for remote workers who want better taste?
Yes. The bold cinnamon and clove profile gives remote workers a flavorful morning ritual that doubles as a coffee replacement without sacrificing the caffeine they count on.
Will the loose leaf format slow me down during a packed workday?
Not significantly. The leaves are small and easy to measure, the 5 minute 30 second steep is straightforward, and the reusable tin keeps everything organized next to your desk.
Can I brew a stronger cup to power through long afternoon sessions?
Yes. Extending the steep to 7 minutes produces a bolder brew that holds up well through long focus blocks and late-day work.
Is the tin small enough to sit on a desk without taking up space?
Yes. The 4oz tin is compact enough to live on a desk, credenza, or kitchen counter, and the reusable lid keeps the leaves fresh between steeps.
Will the flavor get boring if I drink it every workday?
With around 30 variants in the line, you can rotate between Hot Cinnamon Spice, Paris, English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Darjeeling, and Florence to keep the daily ritual interesting.
Is this a reliable choice for a consistent morning caffeine ritual?
Yes. The 5 minute 30 second steep with boiling water produces a consistent cup, and the loose leaf format lets you measure the same amount each morning for predictable strength.
How does this compare to a vending machine spiced tea for office use?
It is far more flavorful and economical. Brewing loose leaf at home or in an office kitchen produces a fresher, bolder cup than pre-made spiced tea and costs less per serving over time.
Will the bold flavor clash with breakfast during a morning meeting?
No. The blend pairs well with traditional breakfast items and can be served with cream and turbinado sugar for a chai-style morning beverage that holds its own alongside food.
Is the 1lb value size a better deal for daily office drinkers?
Yes. Daily drinkers save more per cup with the 1lb value size, while the 4oz tin is ideal for sampling the flavor before committing to a larger format.
Does the brand reputation matter for a productivity-focused buyer?
Yes. Three decades of family-owned expertise means a trusted, consistent blend, so you can build a daily ritual around a brand you do not have to second-guess.
Will the loose leaf tea dry out if I keep the tin on a sunny windowsill?
Prolonged direct sunlight can dry out the leaves, so it is better to store the tin in a cool, shaded spot. The protective lid helps, but a cabinet or drawer is the safer home for daily use.
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.
