Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a delightful beverage that seamlessly blends rich black tea with the aromatic notes of cinnamon, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for cozy mornings or tranquil evenings, this versatile drink can be enjoyed hot or iced. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a heartwarming drink that fills your home with inviting scents and flavors. Customize it to suit your taste by adjusting sweetness or trying different milk options. Whether paired with cookies or enjoyed solo, this delightful tea is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea)
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (or dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the tea: In a small saucepan, boil water and steep tea bags and cinnamon stick for about 5 minutes.
- Warm the milk: Heat milk in another saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling; whisk until creamy.
- Combine: Remove tea bags and cinnamon stick, sweeten to taste with sugar/honey/maple syrup, and stir in vanilla extract. Pour in warmed milk and mix well.
- Serve: Enjoy warm in mugs; optionally garnish with ground cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg