Description
Hot Vanilla Spiced Tea is a warm, comforting beverage that combines black tea infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, sweetened with brown sugar or honey, and enriched with creamy milk and a hint of vanilla. This cozy drink is perfect for chilly days and can be customized to your taste for a delightful homemade tea latte experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea & Spices
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Sweetener & Flavor
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Infuse Spices: In a small saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add the 2 black tea bags along with the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the spices and tea to infuse fully.
- Sweeten and Flavor the Tea: Remove the tea bags carefully from the saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar or honey and the vanilla extract until they are completely dissolved, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Add and Heat the Milk: Pour in the 1 cup of milk and gently heat the mixture until it is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally to blend everything together smoothly.
- Strain and Serve: Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the tea into mugs, removing the spice residues for a smooth finish. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting vanilla spiced tea.
Notes
- Adjust the spices to taste—add more cinnamon for additional warmth or increase the vanilla extract for extra sweetness.
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat milk or oat milk as alternatives.
- To create a latte-style drink, froth the milk before mixing for a richer experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
