Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea
Warm, creamy, and spiced, Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea offers a delightful blend of black tea, vanilla, and cinnamon—a perfect choice for cozy mornings or afternoons.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 4 Cinnamon sticks or 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 4 Vanilla beans, split and scraped or 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Star anises optional
- 4 tsp Loose-leaf black tea or 4 black tea bags optional
- Honey or other sweetener of choice sugar or a sugar substitute
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring water to a boil in a small pot.
- If using cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, add them to the pot, turn off the heat, and cover with a lid. If using star anise, add it now. If using vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, add them directly to the pot.
- Let the ingredients steep in hot water for about 10 minutes.
- (Optional Step) Add the black tea and brew for an additional 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Heat the milk in a separate pot until it is warm but not boiling.
- Pour the cinnamon vanilla infusion through a strainer into the warm milk to combine.
- Add sweetener of your choice and stir.
- Serve it hot, or let it cool and serve over ice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Sweetener should be added when serving to maintain flavor and texture.