Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Loose Leaf Black Tea – Artisan Loose Leaf Blend for the Dedicated Home Tearoom
Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Loose Leaf Black Tea – Artisan Loose Leaf Blend for the Dedicated Home Tearoom
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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
Does the visible cinnamon bark and orange peel justify the premium loose leaf price?
Yes. Whole, visible ingredients signal an artisanal process rather than a flavored dust, and the three-cinnamon-plus-clove blend produces a layered cup that justifies the premium price over typical bagged spiced teas.
Is the reusable tin packaging worth the upgrade over a paper pouch?
Yes. The rigid tin protects the leaves from light, air, and moisture, which preserves the candle-worthy aroma from the moment the lid is opened and signals quality the moment the recipient sees it.
How does three decades of family-owned expertise translate into a better cup?
Three decades of family-owned expertise means tighter sourcing, consistent blending, and a trusted flavor profile that you can rely on cup after cup, rather than the variability common in mass-market bagged teas.
Will this tea stand out in a curated tea drawer or home bar setup?
Yes. With around 30 flavor and size variants in the same line, you can stock an entire tea drawer from one trusted brand, and the decorative tin sits well alongside other premium home bar items.
Is the flavor profile complex enough to match a high-end spiced tea expectation?
Yes. The three-cinnamon blend combined with orange peel and sweet cloves creates a layered spice profile that is bold and smooth, with light herbal notes rather than a flat, single-note cinnamon taste.
Is this a worthy upgrade from a Teavana chocolate chai for a serious tea drinker?
Yes. Serious tea drinkers who lost access to Teavana find that the Hot Cinnamon Spice blend, brewed with sweet condensed milk, delivers a comparable dessert-style complexity with a more transparent supply chain and reliable availability.
Does the 1% for the Planet membership add to the premium brand perception?
Yes. Membership in 1% for the Planet signals that a portion of sales supports environmental organizations, which aligns with the values of premium buyers who want their spending to reflect broader commitments.
How does the small leaf cut compare to whole-leaf competitors?
The cut is intentionally small so it works with a fine mesh strainer or French press, trading the drama of large whole leaves for brewing convenience and a consistent extraction that serious drinkers appreciate.
Will the aroma when I first open the tin match a luxury tea experience?
Yes. The aroma is frequently described as candle-worthy, and the protective tin keeps that scent concentrated until the moment you break the seal, which is a hallmark of premium loose leaf packaging.
Is the price difference over a bagged chai justified for an everyday luxury ritual?
Yes. The loose leaf format is more economical per cup than bagged alternatives once you account for leaf size, and the reusable tin plus 1lb value size makes daily luxury brewing more affordable over time.
Does the 4oz tasting tin feel cheap compared to a 1lb value bag?
No. The 4oz tin is the same decorative, reusable packaging used across the line, so it feels like a premium product even at the smaller size and is ideal for sampling before committing to a 1lb bag.
Is the flavor strong enough to pair with rich desserts like a chocolate bundt cake?
Yes. The bold cinnamon and clove profile holds its own against rich desserts, and a longer 7-minute steep deepens the spice enough to balance a chocolate bundt cake without losing its smooth character.
How do I know this is real premium tea and not just well-marketed bagged leaves?
Visible cinnamon bark and orange peel pieces in the tin, the reusable protective packaging, the 1% for the Planet certification, and the brand's three-decade track record all point to a genuinely premium loose leaf product.
Will the price tag make sense to a first-time loose leaf buyer?
For a true first-timer, the 4oz tin keeps the entry cost low while still delivering the premium loose leaf experience. If you prefer to commit only after tasting, start there before stepping up to the 1lb value size.
Does the brand offer enough variety to build a complete premium tea collection?
Yes. With around 30 variants spanning Hot Cinnamon Spice, Paris, English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Darjeeling, Florence, and more, you can curate a full premium tea drawer from a single trusted source.
Is the flavor too sweet or dessert-like for a serious black tea drinker?
No. The blend is built on a China black tea base with only a hint of chocolate rather than dominant sweetness, so it reads as a spiced black tea first and a dessert tea second.
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.
