Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea
Warm up your day with a comforting cup of Homemade Vanilla Cinnamon Milk Tea! This delightful beverage combines the rich creaminess of milk with aromatic vanilla and a hint of warming cinnamon, making it the perfect treat for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, this cozy drink is ideal for any occasion—whether you’re curling up with a good book or enjoying quality time with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Beverage Preparation
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon loose black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup/maple syrup)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, gently warm the milk until steam rises, being careful not to boil it.
- Add the loose black tea or tea bags and steep for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon). Let steep for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sweeten with honey (or your preferred sweetener), and add nutmeg if desired.
- Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg