Description
Indulge in the comforting blend of vanilla, cinnamon, and black tea with this cozy Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea recipe. Perfect for a chilly evening or a relaxing afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the tea:
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea)
- 1 ½ cups water
For the milk tea:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the tea bags and steep for 3–5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
- Make the milk tea: Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk, honey/sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, strain if using loose-leaf tea. Pour into mugs, garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For an iced version, let the tea cool, then pour over ice.
- You can also use chai or spiced tea blends for a deeper flavor.
- Almond, oat, or soy milk are great dairy-free options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
