Cozy Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea
A warm, comforting milk tea with sweet vanilla and cozy cinnamon spices, perfect for chilly mornings or relaxing evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons of loose-leaf black tea
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond milk/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Honey or sugar to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a gentle boil. Add 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons of loose-leaf black tea. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose-leaf tea and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, add 1 cup (240 ml) of whole milk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scalding.
- Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Add the brewed tea to the milk mixture and whisk until fully combined.
- Sweeten to taste with honey or sugar, starting with 1 teaspoon and adjusting as needed.
- Carefully pour the milk tea into your favorite mug. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Watch the milk to prevent scalding by keeping the heat low to medium and stirring occasionally.’, ‘Don’t over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness; steep for about 5 minutes.’, ‘Experiment with spices like nutmeg, cardamom, or cloves for a unique twist.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to your preference, starting small and adding more as needed.’, ‘Whisking ensures even flavor throughout the drink.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 4
Keywords: milk tea, vanilla cinnamon tea, cozy drink, comforting beverage, easy tea recipe