Description
Creamy vanilla cinnamon milk tea whisks you into a comforting, aromatic journey through spiced warmth. Delicate notes of cinnamon and sweet vanilla dance together, inviting you to savor each soothing sip of this delightful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
- 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
Tea Spices and Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of ground cinnamon (for garnish, optional)
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and bring water to a rolling boil, creating a bubbling liquid base for the aromatic beverage.
- Introduce tea bags or tea strainer filled with loose leaves into the hot water, accompanied by ground cinnamon or a whole cinnamon stick to infuse deep, warming flavors.
- Reduce heat and allow the tea to gently simmer, extracting rich notes from the tea and spice for 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully incorporate milk and preferred sweetener, stirring slowly to create a harmonious blend of creamy and sweet elements.
- Continue simmering the mixture delicately, watching carefully to prevent boiling over, which could cause unwanted spillage.
- Remove tea bags, strainer, and cinnamon stick to prevent over-steeping and maintain a balanced flavor profile.
- Enhance the beverage with a smooth splash of vanilla extract, stirring to distribute the aromatic essence evenly.
- If using loose tea or whole spices, strain the liquid into serving mugs to ensure a smooth, debris-free texture.
- Finish the drink by dusting the surface with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon, creating an elegant and inviting presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a comforting and fragrant tea experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality black tea like Assam or Ceylon for richer flavor depth.
- Adjust sweetness levels by gradually adding sugar or honey to match personal preference.
- Ground cinnamon provides more intense flavor compared to cinnamon sticks, so use sparingly.
- Replace dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for vegan or lactose-free variations.
- Toast whole cinnamon stick briefly before adding to enhance its aromatic complexity.
- Use pure vanilla extract instead of artificial flavoring for authentic, clean taste profile.
- Steep tea slightly shorter for lighter brew or longer for more robust intensity.
- Warm your serving mugs beforehand to maintain optimal tea temperature and enhance drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg