For drinking, it is good hot or cold, and  I even add a bag to my water before cooking oatmeal (throw bag away  after it steeps a few min, or make up a batch and keep it in a jar in the refrigerator, then use it for half of your liquid, and water for the rest.).  It gives the oatmeal a sweet, cinnamon-y taste that is just too yummy!  It only needs a little bit of raw honey and a banana added, for just the right amount of sweetness for me, plus I add some ground flax seed and top it off with almond milk or coconut milk.  Makes a hearty, healthy and delicious breakfast.