I really love this tea. I discovered it after a hospital stay when I needed something warm and caffeine free to take my medication with. I heat the water for at least 2 minutes, then let the tea steep for 25 minutes. I follow this with 1 teaspoon of sugar and three shakes of cinnamon powder. if let to sit for another minute or two and blend after stirring it tastes exactly like cinnamon graham crackers.