DIY Drink 2: Cinnamon Glow Tonic (Prefer Ceylon Cinnamon)
Ingredients (makes 2 cups)
Ceylon cinnamon stick – 1 medium (or ¾ tsp Ceylon powder)
Fresh ginger – 5–6 thin slices
Lemon or amla juice – 1–2 tsp
Whole cloves – 1–2 (optional depth)
Raw honey – 1–2 tsp, to taste
Optional: star anise (½ pod) or tulsi/holy basil leaves (3–4) for aroma and calm
Procedure
Add cinnamon, ginger (and optional clove/star anise) to 2 cups water.
Simmer gently 10 minutes until aromatic; let rest 5 minutes.
Strain, cool slightly, then stir in lemon/amla and honey
