Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea
A warm and comforting Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea that blends rich vanilla, warm cinnamon, and creamy milk for a delightful cozy drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks (or 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon)
- 4 Vanilla Beans, split and scraped (or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 2 Star Anises (optional)
- 4 tsp Loose-leaf Black Tea or 4 Black Tea Bags (optional)
- Honey or Other Sweetener of Choice
Instructions
- Boil the water in a medium saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon sticks and black tea to the boiling water.
- Simmer and steep for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the milk and vanilla beans or extract.
- Enhance with star anise if using and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into mugs and sweeten to taste.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cardamom pods, ginger slices, or try making it iced or nutty for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: vanilla tea, cinnamon tea, warm drinks, cozy drinks, milk tea