Description
Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a cozy and flavorful beverage made with black tea, creamy milk, fragrant vanilla, and warm cinnamon. Perfect for comforting evenings or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea or 2 tea bags
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole, almond, oat, or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for garnish)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar
- A pinch of nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: black tea, water, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg.
- Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan, remove from heat, and steep the black tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on strength preference).
- Strain the tea or remove tea bags. In the same saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add the brewed tea back into the saucepan. Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Mix well. For a frothy texture, whisk or use a milk frother.
- Sweeten with 1-2 tablespoons sugar, adjusting to taste, and stir until dissolved.
- Pour into a mug, garnish with extra cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk. To make it iced, brew a stronger tea, let it cool, mix with milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, then pour over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: vanilla cinnamon milk tea, spiced tea, cozy drink, warm beverage, iced milk tea