Description

Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a soothing beverage that combines the warm flavors of vanilla and cinnamon in a delightful tea experience, perfect for relaxing any time of the day, either hot or iced.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup water

1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon)

1 vanilla bean

split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

1 teaspoon of loose-leaf black tea or 1 black tea bag (optional)

Sweetener of choice (sugar

honey

or other sweetener)

to taste

1 star anise (optional)

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavor.
Stir in the milk and the split vanilla bean (or vanilla extract), and heat gently without boiling.
If using black tea, add the loose-leaf black tea or tea bag and steep for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and sweeten to taste with your choice of sweetener.
Strain the tea into a cup and serve hot, or chill in the refrigerator for an iced version.
Garnish with star anise if desired and enjoy!

Notes

For a creamier texture, use whole milk or a rich plant-based milk. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Beverage
Method: brewing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 90 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 30 mg
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Milk Tea, Relaxation Drink, Hot Beverage, Iced Beverage