Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaffeinated Black Tea

A smooth decaffeinated Ceylon black tea layered with bright orange peel and warming cinnamon—a cozy citrus-spice blend with significantly less caffeine.

The Experience

Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaffeinated Black Tea brings together two flavors that naturally belong in the same cup: bright orange and warming cinnamon.

The blend begins with decaffeinated Ceylon black tea, giving the cup a smooth, medium-bodied foundation. Orange peel contributes fresh citrus character, while cinnamon adds warmth, sweetness, and spice. Added flavoring reinforces the profile so the orange and cinnamon remain present from the first aromatic sip through the finish.

The result is warm, citrusy, gently sweet-tasting, and comforting without becoming overwhelmingly spicy. It's an approachable flavored decaf for customers who want more warmth than a fruit tea but less intensity than our hottest cinnamon blends.

Tasting Notes

Top: Orange • Citrus zest
Mid: Cinnamon • Smooth black tea
Finish: Warm spice • Lingering orange
Body: Medium

Why You’ll Love It

• Decaffeinated Ceylon black-tea base
• Real orange peel and cinnamon
• Medium-bodied and approachable
• Warmly spiced without being intensely hot
• Significantly less caffeine than traditional black tea
• Excellent hot or iced
• Particularly inviting during fall and winter
• A gentler alternative for customers who find Hot Cincinnati Spice too cinnamon-forward

Tea & Ingredients

Tea Type: Decaffeinated Flavored Black Tea
Base Tea: Decaffeinated Ceylon Black Tea
Flavor Profile: Orange • Cinnamon • Warm Spice
Ingredients: Ceylon decaffeinated black tea, orange peel, cinnamon, flavoring
Caffeine: Decaffeinated*
Body: Medium

*Decaffeinated tea is not necessarily caffeine-free; small residual amounts of caffeine may remain after processing.

How to Brew

Use approximately 1 heaping teaspoon per 8 oz / 237 ml of water at 212°F / 100°C. For your first cup, steep for approximately 3–5 minutes, then adjust to taste.

Enjoy it straight to appreciate the balance of orange and cinnamon. A splash of milk creates a softer, rounder spice profile, while brewing it slightly stronger before pouring over ice brings the citrus forward.

Perfect For

Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaf is particularly satisfying for cool mornings, afternoon tea, cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want a warming cup without another fully caffeinated black tea. Pair it with shortbread, apple pie, cinnamon pastries, orange cake, ginger cookies, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, or vanilla desserts.

Why Orange and Cinnamon Work So Well Together

Orange and cinnamon create contrast while sharing an important characteristic: both are intensely aromatic.

• Orange peel contributes brightness, citrus oils, and a slightly zesty character.
• Cinnamon contributes warmth, spice, and an aroma our palate often perceives as naturally sweet.

Put them together and each keeps the other in balance: Orange brightens the cinnamon. Cinnamon rounds the orange. The Ceylon black tea underneath provides the structure that turns those two ingredients into a proper tea rather than simply a citrus-spice infusion.

Is This Tea Sweetened?

The ingredient information provided for this tea lists Ceylon decaffeinated black tea, orange peel, cinnamon, and flavoring. It does not contain sugar or another sweetener. However, cinnamon can create a surprisingly sweet impression on the palate even when a tea hasn't been sweetened. We recommend tasting your first cup before adding sugar or honey. You may find the combination of cinnamon and aromatic orange gives you enough perceived sweetness on its own.

Orange Cinnamon Spice vs. Hot Cincinnati Spice Decaf

These two teas belong to a similar flavor family, but they're designed for different palates.

• Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaffeinated - Orange • Cinnamon • Warm
  → Best for: a balanced citrus-and-spice cup where orange and cinnamon share the spotlight
• Hot Cincinnati Spice Decaffeinated - Intense cinnamon • Sweet clove • Orange
  → Best for: cinnamon lovers who want a much bolder, sweeter-tasting and more assertive spice experience

Think of the distinction as:

• Orange Cinnamon Spice → orange + cinnamon
• Hot Cincinnati Spice → CINNAMON + orange + clove

If you're new to cinnamon teas, Orange Cinnamon Spice is the gentler place to begin. If you already know you want maximum cinnamon, move to Hot Cincinnati Spice.

How Does It Compare with the Regular-Caffeine Version?

Orange Cinnamon Spice Black Tea and this decaffeinated version share the same central pairing of orange and cinnamon. Choose the regular version when you want the fuller experience of caffeinated black tea. Choose Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaf when you want the same general flavor direction with significantly less caffeine.

Because decaffeination changes the underlying tea, we don't expect the two cups to taste completely identical—and that's worth appreciating rather than hiding. Each has its own balance between tea, citrus, and spice.

Decaf Doesn't Mean Caffeine-Free

Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaf contains genuine black tea from the Camellia sinensis plant, which naturally contains caffeine before decaffeination. Most of that caffeine is removed during processing, but small residual amounts may remain.

Choose this tea when you're looking to reduce caffeine while continuing to enjoy the body and complexity of flavored black tea. If complete caffeine avoidance is important, consider one of our naturally caffeine-free herbal or rooibos blends.

Hot or Iced?

Don't limit this one to sweater weather.

• Hot: Cinnamon becomes warmer and rounder, creating the coziest expression of the blend.
• Iced: Orange becomes brighter and more prominent, turning the same tea into a refreshing citrus-spice drink. For iced preparation, brew somewhat stronger than usual before pouring over plenty of ice.

Packaging: Our loose teas are sold by the ounce and packaged in food-grade resealable bags.

Explore Our Decaffeinated Black Teas

Orange Cinnamon Spice Decaffeinated Black Tea (This Tea)
Orange • Cinnamon • Warm
→ Best for: a balanced, approachable citrus-spice decaf

Hot Cincinnati Spice Decaffeinated Black Tea
Cinnamon • Sweet clove • Orange
→ Try next if: you want to turn the cinnamon intensity way up

Lemon Drops Decaffeinated Black Tea
Lemon • Verbena • Bright
→ Try next if: citrus is your favorite part and you'd prefer something fresher without warming spice

Lady of the Earl Decaffeinated Black Tea
Orange • Bergamot • Bright
→ Try next if: you love orange but prefer fragrant Earl Grey character over cinnamon

Monk’s Blend Decaffeinated Black Tea
Grenadine • Vanilla • Mellow
→ Try next if: you want something softer, fruitier, and creamier

English Breakfast Decaffeinated Black Tea
Floral • Apricot • Balanced
→ Try next if: you want a traditional unflavored decaffeinated black tea