I have been drinking a tea made by boiling cinnamon sticks with water. I also drink it cold and it tastes great. In the Middle East this is a popular drink. I don't know what minerals are in cinnamon but I feel good after I drink this. For each cup use the following: 1 cup of water 1 cinnamon stick 2 inches long honey if you want Bring to a boil and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Water should be rust color when finished and cinnamon unraveled.