Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea – Warm & Cozy Recipe
Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a warm, comforting beverage combining creamy milk, robust black tea, fragrant vanilla, and the soothing spice of cinnamon. Perfect for any season, this easy-to-make milk tea offers a rich balance of sweet and spicy flavors that delight the senses and provide a relaxing indulgence at home.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Tea Base
- 2 cups of milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, oat, or soy for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon loose black tea or 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavorings & Sweeteners
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey (or preferred sweetener such as agave syrup or maple syrup)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour 2 cups of milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the milk starts steaming. Avoid boiling to prevent scorching or skin formation, ensuring a creamy texture for your milk tea.
- Infuse the Tea and Cinnamon: Add 1 tablespoon of loose black tea or 2 tea bags along with the cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon to the steaming milk. Stir gently and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preferred tea strength, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Strain and Remove the Tea: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain out the tea leaves and cinnamon stick using a fine mesh strainer, or remove the tea bags, leaving a smooth, fragrant milk base.
- Add Vanilla and Sweetener: Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of honey or your chosen sweetener. Optionally, add ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg for subtle warmth and spice.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the infused vanilla cinnamon milk tea into mugs. Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon if desired. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh cinnamon sticks and high-quality vanilla extract for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the honey or using alternatives like maple syrup or stevia.
- For vegan versions, choose plant-based milks such as almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
- Feel free to add other spices like cardamom, star anise, or ginger to customize the flavor profile.
- Steeping time affects tea strength; increase steep time for a stronger tea or reduce for lighter flavor.
- Avoid boiling milk to maintain smooth texture and prevent flavor changes.
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