Description
This Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a cozy and aromatic beverage combining robust black tea with warm cinnamon, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla sweetness. Perfect for a comforting warm drink or a refreshing iced version, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and can be tailored with your favorite sweetener and milk choice.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup water
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose-leaf black tea)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
Optional
- Ice (for iced version)
- Extra ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water and Brew Tea: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the black tea bag and ground cinnamon, then reduce the heat to let it simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to extract deep flavors.
- Remove Tea Bag and Add Flavors: Remove the tea bag from the saucepan. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and honey or sweetener of your choice. Heat the mixture until warm but avoid boiling to preserve the delicate vanilla and milk flavors.
- Serve Hot: Pour the warm milk tea into a mug. Optionally, sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon for an enhanced aroma and taste. Enjoy immediately while warm.
- Prepare Iced Version: After brewing the tea (steps 1-2), allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature. Then stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener thoroughly.
- Serve Iced: Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the milk tea over the ice. Stir well to chill and combine the flavors. Garnish with a dash of ground cinnamon if desired, then serve cold and refreshing.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk including dairy, almond, oat, or soy based on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste or omit it for a less sweet drink.
- For stronger tea flavor, steep the tea longer but avoid bitterness by not exceeding 5 minutes.
- Use fresh cinnamon for a more vibrant flavor and aroma.
- This recipe makes one serving but can be easily scaled up for multiple cups.
- If using loose-leaf tea, strain carefully after steeping instead of using a tea bag.
