Quick answer
Use Pique Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea to support your intermittent fasting routine by preparing a single serving with 180°F water, letting the whole ground plants settle, and drinking it during your fasting window without breaking your fast.
Why water temperature matters for herbal fasting tea
Unlike black or green tea, herbal blends with whole ground ingredients like burdock root and cinnamon require a specific water temperature to release their flavor and beneficial compounds without becoming bitter. Pique recommends 180°F for Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea because boiling water can scorch the delicate plant material and create a harsh taste. If you don't have a temperature-controlled kettle, let boiling water sit for about 30 seconds before pouring.
The role of sediment in whole-ground herbal tea
Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea contains whole ground plants that naturally settle at the bottom of your cup. This sediment is not a defect—it's a sign of minimally processed ingredients. The brand advises allowing the grounds to settle before drinking and discarding the sediment at the bottom. Drinking the sediment isn't harmful, but it can be gritty and may interfere with the smooth sipping experience you want during a fasting window.
How to prepare Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea for intermittent fasting
- Step 1: Add crystals to your cup: Scoop the desired amount of Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea crystals into your favorite mug. The crystals dissolve easily, so there's no need to stir them into a paste first. Don't add water before the crystals—this ensures even dissolution.
- Step 2: Pour 8 oz of warm water at 180°F: Heat water to 180°F (not boiling). If you don't have a thermometer, bring water to a boil and let it sit for 30 seconds. Pour 8 ounces over the crystals and stir gently. Boiling water can scorch the whole ground plants; always let it cool slightly.
- Step 3: Let the grounds settle before sipping: After stirring, wait 1–2 minutes for the whole ground plants to settle at the bottom of the cup. Sip slowly, avoiding the sediment. Discard the remaining sediment when you finish. Drinking the sediment isn't harmful, but it may be gritty—let it settle for a smoother drink.
Product facts
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Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea: Contains burdock root*, cinnamon*, whole bergamot**, mint* (*organic, **Calabrian bergamot). Ideal water temperature is 180°F; avoid boiling water. Using the correct water temperature preserves the delicate flavor of the whole bergamot and prevents bitterness, making your fasting tea more enjoyable.
Cinnamon Fasting Herbal Tea
