Description
A warm and comforting Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea that combines black tea with creamy milk, fragrant cinnamon, and sweet vanilla. This easy, stovetop beverage recipe is perfect for cozy mornings or relaxing afternoons and can be customized with your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose black tea
- 1 1/2 cups water
Milk Mixture
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy such as oat or almond)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Steep Tea: In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 4-5 minutes to develop a rich flavor, then carefully remove the tea bags.
- Add Milk and Flavorings: Stir in 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if using, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into the brewed tea, blending all flavors smoothly together.
- Warm the Mixture: Return the saucepan to low heat and gently warm the mixture. Stir continuously to prevent the milk from scorching, heating until the tea is hot but not boiling.
- Serve: Pour the vanilla cinnamon milk tea into mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired for extra aroma and presentation. Serve warm and enjoy this cozy beverage.
Notes
- For a stronger tea flavor, increase steeping time or use additional tea bags.
- This recipe adapts well to iced tea; simply chill after preparation and serve over ice.
- Use oat milk or almond milk for a creamy dairy-free alternative.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup, or omit for a less sweet drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
