Description
Indulge in the warm and inviting flavors of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea—a delightful beverage that combines aromatic vanilla and spicy cinnamon with your choice of milk for a comforting experience. Perfect for cozy evenings or refreshing afternoons, this versatile drink can be enjoyed hot or iced, making it suitable for any occasion. With its soothing aroma and unique taste, Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea promises to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 4 cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
- 4 vanilla beans (split and scraped) or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 star anises
- 4 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags
- Sweetener of choice (honey, sugar, etc.)
Instructions
- Boil water in a small pot.
- Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans; turn off heat and cover. If using vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, add them directly.
- Let steep for about 10 minutes.
- If desired, add black tea and brew for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Heat the milk in a separate pot until warm (not boiling).
- Strain the infusion into the warmed milk.
- Sweeten to taste and stir well.
- Serve hot or pour over ice for a refreshing iced version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg