Description
This Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea combines the rich flavors of black tea with the sweet and aromatic notes of vanilla and cinnamon, creating a warm, soothing drink perfect for cozy moments. Ideal for chilly days or a relaxing evening
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon loose black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or preferred sweetener
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until it begins to steam, avoiding boiling.
- Infuse Tea and Cinnamon: Add the black tea and cinnamon to the steaming milk. Stir gently and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, depending on your desired strength. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Strain the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain out the tea leaves and cinnamon stick using a fine mesh strainer, or remove the tea bags if used.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and honey until fully dissolved. If using ground nutmeg, add it now for extra warmth.
- Serve: Pour the tea into mugs. For an added touch, garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- For a richer flavor, try using whole milk or a thicker plant-based milk like coconut or oat milk.
- Adding a pinch of ground nutmeg provides extra warmth and depth to the flavor.
- If you don’t have a cinnamon stick, ground cinnamon works perfectly too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 15g (from honey and milk
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg