Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a delightful beverage that seamlessly blends the aromatic sweetness of vanilla with the warm spice of cinnamon. This versatile drink can be enjoyed hot during chilly evenings or served over ice for a refreshing treat on warmer days. With simple ingredients that you likely have on hand, this easy-to-make tea is perfect for cozy nights at home or entertaining guests at brunch. Customize it with your preferred sweetener and milk choice to create a personalized experience that suits your taste. Each sip invites warmth and relaxation, making it an ideal companion for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Water
- 4 Cinnamon sticks (or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
- 4 Vanilla beans, split and scraped (or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 2 cups Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Optional: 4 tsp Loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags
- Sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Boil water in a small pot.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla to the pot, turn off heat, and cover.
- Steep for about 10 minutes.
- If using black tea, add it now and steep for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Warm the milk in another pot until hot but not boiling.
- Strain the infused tea into the warm milk.
- Sweeten to taste and mix well.
- Serve hot or let cool before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg