Description
This Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea is a cozy, flavorful beverage perfect for sipping hot or iced. Combining the robust taste of black tea with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, this easy-to-make milk tea can be customized with your choice of milk and sweetener for a delightful, comforting treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 1 black tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea)
- 1/2 cup water
Milk Mixture
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
Optional
- Ice (for iced tea)
- Extra cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water: Boil 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan or kettle to prepare the base for your tea.
- Steep Tea: Steep the black tea bag in the hot water for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
- Heat Milk: While the tea steeps, heat the milk in a separate saucepan over medium heat to warm it without boiling.
- Add Flavorings: Stir vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and honey into the warm milk until everything is well blended and the milk is hot.
- Combine Tea and Milk: Remove the tea bag and pour the brewed tea into your favorite cup, then gently mix in the warm spiced milk.
- Cool for Iced Tea (optional): If you prefer iced milk tea, allow the tea to cool to room temperature before pouring it over ice.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick, then enjoy your vanilla cinnamon milk tea hot or iced!
Notes
- You can use any type of milk including almond, oat, or regular dairy milk depending on dietary preference.
- Adjust the amount of honey or sweetener to your taste; maple syrup or agave nectar work great as alternatives.
- For stronger cinnamon flavor, add a cinnamon stick while heating the milk and remove before mixing.
- If using loose leaf tea, strain the tea after steeping before mixing with the milk.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
