Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a delightful fusion beverage that combines the richness of tea with the warmth of vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for cozy evenings or a soothing pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tea:
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea
- 1 small cinnamon stick (optional for steeping)
For the Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add black tea bags or loose tea in an infuser along with the cinnamon stick if using. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Mix the Milk: Remove tea bags/infuser and cinnamon stick. Stir in milk, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Heat gently over low heat, stirring until hot but not boiling.
- Serve: Pour the tea into mugs and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier drink, use half-and-half or add condensed milk.
- Try using chai tea bags for a spiced variation.
- Adjust sweetness and cinnamon level to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tea-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
