Cozy Up with Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea: A Comforting Treat

Warm your soul with this Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea, a comforting drink that’s easy to make and perfect for any season.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Global

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tea Base

2 cups Water Essential for steeping the spices
4 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Or use ground cinnamon
2 beans Vanilla Beans Or use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 piece Star Anise Optional for extra flavor
2 tablespoons Loose-leaf Black Tea Or use 1-2 tea bags

For the Creaminess

2 cups Milk Use almond, coconut, or oat milk for dairy-free

For Sweetness

1 teaspoon Honey Or any sweetener to taste

Equipment

pot
fine mesh sieve

Method

Preparation Steps

In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, carefully add 4 cinnamon sticks and split vanilla beans (or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract) to the pot.
For an aromatic twist, toss in a star anise if you have it.
Turn off the heat and cover the pot, allowing the mixture to steep for 10 minutes.
After steeping, add 2 tablespoons of loose-leaf black tea (or 1-2 tea bags) to the infused mixture.
In a separate pot, gently warm 2 cups of milk over low heat.
Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the brewed tea and spice infusion into the pot of warm milk.
Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener to taste.
Pour your Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea into your favorite mugs and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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