Description
Warm up your day with a delightful cup of Orange Cinnamon Milk Tea. This cozy beverage combines the rich flavors of black tea with zesty orange peel and aromatic cinnamon, creating a comforting drink perfect for any occasion. Whether you sip it hot while curling up with a good book or enjoy it iced on a sunny afternoon, this tea is sure to become your go-to favorite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can indulge in its creamy goodness in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
- Peel of 1/2 orange (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or your choice of milk)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of water until it reaches a low boil. Add the orange peel and cinnamon stick, then simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain the mixture into your cup and add the black tea bag or loose-leaf tea. Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract while the tea is still hot until fully dissolved.
- Gently heat your preferred milk in another pan, ensuring it doesn't boil. Slowly pour it into the tea mixture; froth if desired.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel or an orange slice, then enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg