Description
Indulge in a soothing cup of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, perfect for both hot and iced versions. Enjoy the comforting blend of warm spices and the sweet aroma of vanilla as you sip and relax.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon)
1 vanilla bean
split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1 teaspoon of loose-leaf black tea or 1 black tea bag (optional)
Sweetener of choice (sugar
honey
or other sweetener)
to taste
1 star anise (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean (or extract) to the boiling water.
- If using, add the black tea to the saucepan and reduce heat, allowing it to steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the milk. Return to heat for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Sweeten to taste and, if desired, add a star anise for additional flavor.
- Strain the tea into cups and serve hot or pour over ice for a refreshing iced option.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference. For an iced version, let it cool before pouring over ice.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Beverage
- Method: brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, Vanilla Milk Tea, Cinnamon Tea, Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Relaxing Beverages