Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a delightful Asian-inspired beverage that combines the richness of milk with the aromatic essence of vanilla and cinnamon. This cozy drink is easy to make and perfect for a relaxing afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the tea:
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
For the milk:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the tea: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the tea bags and cinnamon, then let steep for 4–5 minutes. Remove the tea bags (and cinnamon stick, if using).
- Flavor the tea: Stir in vanilla extract and sweetener.
- Heat the milk: Warm the milk until steaming but not boiling. Froth the milk.
- Combine: Pour the tea into mugs, top with warm frothed milk, stir gently, and serve hot.
Notes
- For an iced version, let the tea cool completely and serve over ice with cold milk.
- Oat or almond milk works well for dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
