Description
Enjoy a comforting cup of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a delightful blend of black tea infused with warm vanilla and cinnamon flavors. Perfect served hot or iced, this easy-to-make recipe combines aromatic spices and creamy milk for a soothing, sweet tea experience in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea)
- 1/2 cup water
Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, e.g., almond or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
Optional
- Ice (for iced tea)
- Cinnamon stick or extra ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle to prepare your tea base.
- Steep Tea: Place the black tea bag into the hot water and steep for 3-5 minutes, adjusting steeping time for preferred strength.
- Heat Milk: While the tea steeps, gently heat 1/2 cup of milk in a separate saucepan over medium heat, ensuring it becomes warm but not boiling.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1-2 tablespoons honey or sweetener into the warm milk until well combined.
- Combine Tea and Milk: Remove the tea bag from the steeped tea and pour the tea into your cup, then add the spiced warm milk, stirring gently to blend flavors.
- Prepare Iced Option: For iced milk tea, allow the tea to cool before pouring it over ice, then stir well.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for a decorative touch and enhanced aroma.
- Enjoy: Sip and relax with your homemade vanilla cinnamon milk tea, served hot or iced.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey or sweetener based on your sweetness preference.
- Non-dairy milk options like almond or oat milk work well for a vegan version.
- Steeping time affects tea strength; longer steeping yields stronger tea.
- Do not boil the milk to prevent scalding and to preserve flavor.
- Cinnamon garnish enhances the drink’s aroma and presentation.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
